News

• March 2, 2017

  Thermometer Rising—Climate Change and Canada’s Economic Future

  Remarks Timothy Lane Finance and Sustainability Initiative Montréal, Quebec

  Deputy Governor Tim Lane discusses the implications of climate change—and actions to address it—for Canada’s economy and financial system.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Central bank research, Climate change, Financial markets, Financial stability, Financial system regulation and policies, International financial markets, International topics
• March 1, 2017

  Bank of Canada begins publishing new foreign exchange rate data

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today began publishing new data on the foreign exchange (FX) rate for 26 currencies, intended for statistical, analytical and informational purposes only.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): Canadian Foreign Exchange Committee
• March 1, 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
• February 9, 2017

  Getting to the Core of Inflation

  Remarks Lawrence L. Schembri Department of Economics, Western University London, Ontario

  Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri discusses the uses and measures of core inflation in the conduct of monetary policy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Central bank research, Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Monetary policy, Recent economic and financial developments
• February 6, 2017

  Bank of Canada announces winners of the second edition of The Governor’s Challenge

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that the team from McGill University won the second annual Governor’s Challenge, a student competition in which teams simulate the role of advisor to the Bank’s policy-makers.

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