January 30, 2020
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December 12, 2019
The Bank of Canada’s plans for 2020
In his traditional year-end speech, Governor Stephen S. Poloz described some of the long-term forces affecting the global and Canadian economies that will shape the Bank’s work in 2020.
Content Type(s):
Press,
Speeches and appearances,
Speech summaries
Topic(s):
Digital currencies and fintech,
Economic models,
Inflation targets,
International topics,
Monetary policy framework,
Productivity
September 5, 2019
Canadian economy resilient even as global outlook worsens
Speaking a day after we decided to hold interest rates steady, Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri discussed the key points Governing Council considered in their decision.
June 17, 2019
The merits of a floating exchange rate
Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri explains how Canada’s monetary policy framework—inflation targeting underpinned by a flexible exchange rate—has proved to be the most durable in the post-war period.
Content Type(s):
Press,
Speeches and appearances,
Speech summaries
Topic(s):
Exchange rate regimes,
Exchange rates,
Financial markets,
Inflation targets,
Monetary policy framework
February 21, 2019
Monetary policy brings benefits—but has limits
In his first speech of 2019, Governor Stephen S. Poloz explains that monetary policy is a powerful tool to promote our economic welfare. But he also notes that it has some key limits that need to be better understood in the face of uncertainty.
Content Type(s):
Press,
Speeches and appearances,
Speech summaries
Topic(s):
Inflation targets,
Monetary policy framework