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• 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 31, 2017

  Research Update - January 2017

  This monthly newsletter features the latest research publications by Bank of Canada economists including external publications and working papers published on the Bank of Canada’s website.

  Content Type(s): Staff research, Research newsletters
• 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 27, 2017

  Weekly Financial Statistics - 27 January 2017

  Content Type(s): Publications, Historical: Weekly Financial Statistics
• 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 26, 2017

  Banking and Financial Statistics - January 2017

  Content Type(s): Publications, Historical: Banking and Financial Statistics

• Repo Market Functioning when the Interest Rate Is Low or Negative

  Staff Discussion Paper 2017-3 Jean-Sébastien Fontaine, James Hately, Adrian Walton

  This paper investigates how a low or negative overnight interest rate might affect the Canadian repo markets. The main conclusion is that the repo market for general collateral will continue to function effectively.

  Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers Topic(s): Financial markets, Interest rates, Market structure and pricing JEL Code(s): D, D4, G, G1, G10, G12
• January 20, 2017

  Weekly Financial Statistics - 20 January 2017

  Content Type(s): Publications, Historical: Weekly Financial Statistics
• 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