Press

• June 17, 2019

  The merits of a floating exchange rate

  Speech summary Lawrence L. Schembri Economics Society of Northern Alberta (ESNA) Edmonton, Alberta

  Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri explains how Canada’s monetary policy framework—inflation targeting underpinned by a flexible exchange rate—has proved to be the most durable in the post-war period.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Topic(s): Exchange rate regimes, Exchange rates, Financial markets, Inflation targets, Monetary policy framework
• May 30, 2019

  Calgary Chamber of Commerce - Media Availability (Webcasts)

  

  

  A Progress Report on the Economy - Carolyn A. Wilkins, the Senior Deputy Governor, speaks before the Calgary Chamber of Commerce (15:50 (ET) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• May 30, 2019

  Calgary Chamber of Commerce - Speech (Webcasts)

  

  

  A Progress Report on the Economy - Carolyn A. Wilkins, the Senior Deputy Governor, speaks before the Calgary Chamber of Commerce (14:30 (ET) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• May 30, 2019

  Economic Progress Report: Investing in Growth

  Remarks Carolyn A. Wilkins Calgary Chamber of Commerce Calgary, Alberta

  Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins talks about the importance of business investment to the Canadian economy and reviews the latest interest rate decision.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Interest rates, Monetary policy, Potential output, Productivity, Recent economic and financial developments
• May 30, 2019

  Economic progress depends on business investment

  Speech summary Carolyn A. Wilkins Calgary Chamber of Commerce Calgary, Alberta

  Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins talks about the importance of business investment to the Canadian economy and reviews the latest interest rate decision.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Topic(s): Interest rates, Monetary policy, Potential output, Productivity, Recent economic and financial developments
• May 29, 2019

  Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¾ per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 per cent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• May 16, 2019

  Financial System Review - Press Conference (Webcasts) - May 2019

  

  

  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
• May 16, 2019

  Release of the Financial System Review

  Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz Ottawa, Ontario

  Press conference following the release of the Financial System Review.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements Topic(s): Climate change, Credit and credit aggregates, Financial stability, Financial system regulation and policies, Housing, Regional economic developments, Sectoral balance sheet
• May 8, 2019

  Deputy Governor Lynn Patterson to retire from the Bank of Canada

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada announced today that Deputy Governor Lynn Patterson will retire on July 19, 2019.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• May 6, 2019

  Canadian Credit Union Association and the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce - Press Conference (Webcasts)

  

  

  The future of Canada’s mortgage market - Stephen S. Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, speaks before the Canadian Credit Union Association and the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce (15:30 (Eastern Time) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts