Press

• January 31, 2017

  University of Alberta School of Business - Speech (Webcasts)

  

  Models and the art and science of making monetary policy - Stephen S. Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, delivers the 2017 Princeton Developments Ltd Distinguished Lecture in Finance, hosted by the University of Alberta School of Business (17:35 (ET) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• January 31, 2017

  Building the next generation of economic models is a priority for the Bank of Canada, Governor Poloz says

  Media Relations Edmonton, Alberta

  Building the next generation of models that incorporate advances in economic knowledge and technology is a priority for the Bank of Canada, Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• January 31, 2017

  Models and the Art and Science of Making Monetary Policy

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz University of Alberta School of Business Edmonton, Alberta

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses the evolution of economic models and the need for central bankers to apply judgment in using them.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Central bank research, Econometric and statistical methods, Economic models, Financial markets, International topics, Monetary policy and uncertainty
• January 30, 2017

  Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

  Opening statement Sylvain Leduc House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Ottawa, Ontario

  Deputy Governor Sylvain Leduc discusses household debt and house prices, the risks they pose to financial stability and the role of the Bank of Canada.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• January 26, 2017

  Bank of Canada Directors - Appointment Opportunities

  The Government of Canada is currently seeking applications from Canadians interested in the position of Director, Bank of Canada. For more information, please see the Governor in Council Appointments website.

  Content Type(s): Press, Announcements
• January 18, 2017

  Monetary Policy Report Press Conference Opening Statement

  Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz, Carolyn A. Wilkins Ottawa, Ontario

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses key issues involved in the Governing Council’s deliberations about the policy rate decision and the MPR.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements Topic(s): Fiscal policy, Inflation and prices, Monetary policy, Monetary policy and uncertainty, Potential output, Recent economic and financial developments
• January 18, 2017

  Monetary Policy Report - Press Conference (Webcasts) - January 2017

  

  Release of the Monetary Policy Report - Press conference by Governor Stephen S. Poloz and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins. (11:15 (ET) approx.).

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• January 18, 2017

  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
• January 5, 2017

  Pilot – Government of Canada Cash Management Bond Buyback Program

  The Bank of Canada and the Department of Finance are announcing today a pilot for the Government of Canada Cash Management Bond Buyback program that will increase flexibility in the maximum repurchase amount at each operation.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices