Press

• June 27, 2017

  FSB issues a report on the financial stability implications from FinTech

  This FSB press release announces that a working group chaired by Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins published a report analyzing the potential financial stability implications of fintech.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Research Topic(s): Digital currencies and fintech
• June 20, 2017

  Governor Poloz unveils new Bank of Canada Museum ahead of public opening on July 1, 2017

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz today welcomed special guests from the government, business and the tourism sectors for a preview of the Bank of Canada Museum, which is opening soon.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• June 12, 2017

  Associates of the Asper School of Business - Speech (Webcasts)

  

  Canadian Economic Update: Strength in Diversity - Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins speaks before the Associates of the Asper School of Business. (13:35 (ET) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• June 12, 2017

  Canadian economy showing encouraging signs, says Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins

  Media Relations Winnipeg, Manitoba

  With the adjustment to lower oil prices largely behind us, there are encouraging signs that growth is broadening across regions and sectors, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins told the Associates of the Asper School of Business in a speech today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• June 12, 2017

  Canadian Economic Update: Strength in Diversity

  Remarks Carolyn A. Wilkins The Associates of the Asper School of Business Winnipeg, Manitoba

  Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins talks about encouraging signs that growth is broadening across Canada’s regions and sectors.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Labour markets, Monetary policy, Recent economic and financial developments, Regional economic developments, Sectoral balance sheet
• June 8, 2017

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

  

  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
• June 8, 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
• June 8, 2017

  Household vulnerabilities have moved higher, but the financial system remains resilient

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Household indebtedness and housing market imbalances—the most important vulnerabilities for the Canadian financial system—have moved higher over the past six months, the Bank of Canada said today in its Financial System Review (FSR).

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• June 1, 2017

  Bank of Canada issues commemorative $10 bank note to mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today began circulating the $10 commemorative bank note that celebrates the 150^th anniversary of Confederation. Canadians can now obtain this special note at financial institutions. Only 40 million notes are being issued—roughly one for every Canadian.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• May 25, 2017

  Upgrading the Payments Grid: The Payoffs Are Greater Than You Think

  Remarks Sylvain Leduc Payments Canada Toronto, Ontario

  Deputy Governor Sylvain Leduc discusses how upgrading Canada’s core payment systems will contribute to financial stability and help the Bank keep inflation on target.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Financial markets, Financial stability, Financial system regulation and policies, Monetary policy implementation, Payment clearing and settlement systems