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• The Paul Storer Memorial Lecture—Cross-Border Trade Integration and Monetary Policy

  Staff Discussion Paper 2016-20 Stephen S. Poloz

  In this paper we explore the nexus between cross-border trade integration and monetary policy. We first review the evidence that trade liberalization has increased the degree of integration in North America and conclude that, while robust structural inferences remain elusive, there is sufficient supporting evidence for central banks to treat the issue seriously.

  Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers Topic(s): Economic models, Monetary policy, Trade integration JEL Code(s): E, E3, E37, E5, F, F1, F4, F41, F6
• September 20, 2016

  Lower-for-longer interest rates require adjustments, Governor Poloz says

  Media Relations Québec, Québec

  Canadians need to understand the forces that have led to a prolonged period of low interest rates and make adjustments, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz said.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• September 20, 2016

  Living with Lower for Longer

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Association des économistes québécois, the Cercle finance du Québec and CFA Québec Québec, Québec

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz talks about the adjustments that savers and companies need to make in response to low interest rates, and economic policies that can help.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Credit and credit aggregates, Interest rates, International topics, Monetary policy, Potential output, Trade integration
• September 14, 2016

  Slow global growth poses risks for financial stability, says Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins

  Media Relations London, United Kingdom

  The decline in the global economy’s potential to grow, and the lower interest rates that come with it, pose risks for financial stability, Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Wilkins said today. Those risks can be mitigated through deliberate efforts from the private sector and policy-makers.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• September 14, 2016

  (S)low for Long and Financial Stability

  Remarks Carolyn A. Wilkins Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum City Lecture London, United Kingdom

  Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Wilkins discusses the financial stability risks associated with slow growth and low interest rates, and explores strategies to mitigate them.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Financial markets, Financial stability, Interest rates, International topics, Monetary policy implementation, Potential output
• September 8, 2016

  Committed to a better Canada: The Bank of Canada’s role in challenging economic times

  Presentation Timothy Lane Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Thunder Bay, Ontario

  Deputy Governor Timothy Lane discusses the outlook for the Canadian economy and the Bank of Canada’s mandate and responsibilities.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Presentations
• September 7, 2016

  Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1/2 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1/2 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 3/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/4 per cent.

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

  Triennial Central Bank Survey of Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Market Activity in Canada during April 2016

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  During the month of April, the Bank of Canada and 51 other central banks and monetary authorities conducted the latest survey of turnover activity in the foreign exchange and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets in their respective countries. This worldwide effort was coordinated by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and is undertaken every three years.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): Canadian Foreign Exchange Committee
• August 16, 2016

  Bank of Canada recognizes Saskatoon Police Service with Counterfeit Deterrence award

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  This award, which has been presented since 2004, recognizes the outstanding achievements of criminal justice professionals and educators involved in the prevention and deterrence of bank note counterfeiting in Canada.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Topic(s): Bank notes
• July 26, 2016

  Bank of Canada publishes 2017 schedule for policy interest rate announcements and release of the Monetary Policy Report

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today published its 2017 schedule of the key dates for policy interest rate announcements and release of the quarterly Monetary Policy Report, and it reconfirmed the scheduled announcement dates for the remainder of this year.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases