March 27, 2020
Speeches and appearances
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March 18, 2020
Press Conference Opening Statement – March 18, 2020
The Bank of Canada has been working hard to ensure the financial system has sufficient liquidity so that credit continues to be available to businesses and households. -
March 13, 2020
Press Conference Opening Statement – March 13, 2020
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. -
March 5, 2020
Labour market is key to Canada’s resilience
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. -
March 5, 2020
Economic Progress Report: We All Have Work to Do
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. -
February 25, 2020
Exploring new ways to pay
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. -
February 25, 2020
Money and Payments in the Digital Age
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. -
February 5, 2020
Securing prosperity is up to all of us
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. -
February 5, 2020
Our Economic Destiny: Written in R-stars?
Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins talks about how to navigate slow growth and discusses the types of policies that would help secure long-term prosperity. -
January 30, 2020
How vulnerabilities like debt can affect interest rates
Deputy Governor Paul Beaudry explains to students at Laval University why financial vulnerabilities—such as household debt—are important for the Bank of Canada when it sets interest rates.