News

• February 21, 2019

  Monetary policy brings benefits—but has limits

  Speech summary Stephen S. Poloz Montréal, Quebec

  In his first speech of 2019, Governor Stephen S. Poloz explains that monetary policy is a powerful tool to promote our economic welfare. But he also notes that it has some key limits that need to be better understood in the face of uncertainty.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Topic(s): Inflation targets, Monetary policy framework
• February 19, 2019

  Wilfrid Laurier University crowned National Champion of The Governor’s Challenge

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Wilfrid Laurier University has won the Bank of Canada’s fourth annual Governor’s Challenge, a national 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
• February 6, 2019

  Taking Precautions: The Canadian Approach to Foreign Reserves Management

  Remarks Timothy Lane Peterson Institute for International Economics Washington, D.C.

  Deputy Governor Timothy Lane discusses how Canada manages its foreign exchange reserves.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Foreign reserves management