February 6, 2017 Bank of Canada announces winners of the second edition of The Governor’s Challenge Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that the team from McGill University won the second annual Governor’s Challenge, a student competition in which teams simulate the role of advisor to the Bank’s policy-makers. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): The Governor's Challenge
February 3, 2017 Bank of Canada Announces a Reduction to the Minimum Amount of Government of Canada Nominal Bonds it Acquires at Auction The Bank of Canada announced today that it is decreasing its minimum purchase amount of nominal bonds at auctions to 14 per cent from the current 15 per cent level, effective immediately. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
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 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 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 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