News

• November 28, 2016

  Growth of the service sector is helping Canada’s economy return to full output, Governor Poloz says

  Media Relations Toronto, Ontario

  The rise of the service sector in the Canadian economy is a natural process that is leading to high-quality jobs and supporting the return of sustained economic growth, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 28, 2016

  From Hewers of Wood to Hewers of Code: Canada’s Expanding Service Economy

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz C.D. Howe Institute Toronto, Ontario

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses how growth in Canada’s service sector is leading to high-paying jobs and helping complete the economic recovery.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Central bank research, Economic models, Firm dynamics, Productivity, Recent economic and financial developments, Service sector
• November 25, 2016

  Bank of Canada announces finalists for the second annual Governor’s Challenge

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  NOTE TO EDITORS: This press release has been revised to reflect the new date of the final round of The Governor’s Challenge, 4 February 2017.

  The Bank of Canada announced the finalists for the 2016–17 edition of The Governor’s Challenge, a student competition in which teams simulate the role of advisor to the Bank’s Governing Council.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): The Governor's Challenge
• November 24, 2016

  #bankNOTEable Canadian woman will be revealed on 8 December, Bank of Canada publishes short list of five

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  On Thursday, 8 December 2016, the Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Bank of Canada will reveal which iconic Canadian woman will be featured on the next regularly circulating bank note, expected in 2018.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 17, 2016

  Bank of Canada Review - Autumn 2016

  

  What is the role of central banks in financial stability? How has this role changed in recent years? Bank researchers share their insights on this matter and provide an overview of recent changes the Bank has made to its Emergency Lending Assistance Policy. Researchers also provide a history of four major commodity supercycles, dating back to the early 1900s. Finally, there is discussion about structural reforms in emerging-market economies, such as China, and how these reforms influence potential growth.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Bank of Canada Review
• November 16, 2016

  Follow the Money: A Canadian Perspective on Financial Globalization

  Remarks Timothy Lane Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) Waterloo, Ontario

  Deputy Governor Timothy Lane discusses the benefits and challenges of international capital mobility.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Balance of payments and components, Exchange rates, Financial markets, International financial markets, Market structure and pricing, Trade integration
• November 8, 2016

  Wood, Wheat, Wheels and the Web: Historical Pivots and Future Prospects for Canadian Exports

  Remarks Lawrence L. Schembri Atlantic Institute for Market Studies Halifax, Nova Scotia

  Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri discusses the historical evolution and future prospects for Canadian exports.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Development economics, Exchange rates, Firm dynamics, International topics, Trade integration
• November 1, 2016

  Inflation-target renewal helps give certainty in uncertain times, Governor Poloz says

  Media Relations Vancouver, British Columbia

  The renewal of the Bank of Canada’s framework for inflation targeting will help Canadian businesses and consumers by providing certainty around their financial plans, Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 1, 2016

  25 Years of Inflation Targets: Certainty for Uncertain Times

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Business Council of British Columbia Vancouver, British Columbia

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses the renewal of Canada’s inflation-targeting agreement and how it continues to help the economy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Central bank research, Credibility, Inflation targets, Inflation: costs and benefits, Monetary aggregates, Monetary policy framework