Press

• December 14, 2017

  Canadian Club Toronto - Press Conference (Webcasts)

  

  

  Press Conference in Toronto on Dec. 14, 2017 - Stephen S. Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, speaks before the Canadian Club Toronto. (13:45 (ET) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• December 14, 2017

  Canadian Club Toronto - Speech (Webcasts)

  

  

  Things keeping the Governor awake at night - Stephen S. Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, speaks before the Canadian Club Toronto. (12:40 (ET) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• December 14, 2017

  Three Things Keeping Me Awake at Night

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Canadian Club Toronto Toronto, Ontario

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses his long-term economic preoccupations now that the Canadian economy has nearly completed its journey home.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Digital currencies and fintech, Financial stability, Housing, Monetary policy, Payment clearing and settlement systems, Potential output
• December 14, 2017

  Economy making solid progress, but more work to be done, Bank of Canada Governor Poloz says

  Media Relations Toronto, Ontario

  The Canadian economy has made excellent progress during 2017, but there is still important work to be done on several longer-term issues, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• December 13, 2017

  Discontinuation of weekly statistical reporting via Market Trade Reporting System

  The Government of Canada and the Bank of Canada announced today that, starting in January 2018, Government Securities Distributors (GSDs) will no longer be required to submit weekly statistical reports via the Market Trade Reporting System (MTRS) operated by the Bank of Canada.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
• December 6, 2017

  Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 29, 2017

  Bank of Canada announces finalists for the third annual Governor’s Challenge

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced the finalists for the 2017–18 edition of The Governor’s Challenge, a competition in which university students simulate the role of advisor to the Bank’s Governing Council.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): The Governor's Challenge
• November 28, 2017

  Financial System Review - Press Conference (Webcasts) - November 2017

  

  

  Press conference by Governor Stephen S. Poloz and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins. (11:30 (ET) approx.).

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• November 28, 2017

  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 Research Topic(s): Credit and credit aggregates, Financial stability, Financial system regulation and policies, Housing, Regional economic developments, Sectoral balance sheet
• November 28, 2017

  Vulnerabilities in the Canadian financial system remain elevated, but elements for improvement are emerging

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The high level of household indebtedness and housing market imbalances remain the most important vulnerabilities identified by the Bank of Canada in its Financial System Review (FSR), published today. While these vulnerabilities are still elevated, improving economic conditions and recent changes to housing policy should support an easing of these vulnerabilities over time.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases