Speeches

• March 13, 2020

  Press Conference Opening Statement – March 13, 2020

  Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada is contributing to the collective effort to support the Canadian economy and financial system, and to ensure credit channels remain open.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements Research Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
• March 5, 2020

  Labour market is key to Canada’s resilience

  Speech summary Stephen S. Poloz Women in Capital Markets Toronto, Ontario

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz talks about how the labour market is a key source of resilience for Canada’s economy and reviews the Bank of Canada’s decision to lower interest rates. 

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Interest rates, Labour markets, Monetary policy, Recent economic and financial developments
• March 5, 2020

  Women in Capital Markets - Press Conference (Webcasts)

  

  

  Economic Progress Report - Stephen S. Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, speaks before Women in Capital Markets (14:15 (Eastern Time) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• March 5, 2020

  Women in Capital Markets - Speech (Webcasts)

  

  

  Economic Progress Report - Stephen S. Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, speaks before Women in Capital Markets (13:00 (Eastern Time) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• March 5, 2020

  Economic Progress Report: We All Have Work to Do

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Women in Capital Markets Toronto, Ontario

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses the Bank’s latest interest rate announcement as well as Canada’s labour market—an important source of economic resilience.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Interest rates, Labour markets, Monetary policy, Recent economic and financial developments
• February 25, 2020

  Exploring new ways to pay

  Speech summary Timothy Lane CFA Montreal FinTech RDV 2020 Montréal, Quebec

  Deputy Governor Timothy Lane explains how the Bank of Canada is preparing for a future where Canadians may need a digital currency issued by their central bank.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrencies, Digital currencies and fintech
• February 25, 2020

  CFA Montréal FinTech RDV 2020 - Speech (Webcast)

  

  

  Money and Payments in the Digital Age — Deputy Governor Timothy Lane of the Bank of Canada speaks at the CFA Montréal FinTech RDV 2020. (12:30 (ET) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• February 25, 2020

  Money and Payments in the Digital Age

  Remarks Timothy Lane CFA Montréal FinTech RDV2020 Montréal, Quebec

  Deputy Governor Timothy Lane explains how the Bank of Canada is preparing for a future where Canadians may need a digital currency issued by their central bank.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrencies, Digital currencies and fintech
• February 5, 2020

  Securing prosperity is up to all of us

  Speech summary Carolyn A. Wilkins Economic Club of Canada Toronto, Ontario

  Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins explains that Canada is well-positioned to secure prosperity and avoid a long period of slow growth if we take the right steps.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Fiscal policy, Interest rates, International topics, Monetary policy framework, Potential output, Productivity
• February 5, 2020

  Economic Club of Canada - Speech (Webcast)

  

  

  Central Banking in a slow-growth world — Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins of the Bank of Canada speaks before the Economic Club of Canada. (12:30 (ET) approx.)

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