April 4, 2019 The Bank of Canada releases its Annual Report for 2018 Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada’s Annual Report for 2018 was tabled in the House of Commons today. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
April 1, 2019 Canada’s export sector shows promise in a challenging environment, Governor Poloz says Media Relations Iqaluit, Nunavut Canada’s economy can build on its traditional strengths by taking advantage of export opportunities in rapidly growing service sectors to overcome the current challenging environment, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
March 27, 2019 Bank of Canada joins Central Banks’ and Supervisors’ Network for Greening the Financial System Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that it has joined the Central Banks’ and Supervisors’ Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS). Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Research Topic(s): Climate change
March 14, 2019 Global leverage makes financial system vulnerable, Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins says Media Relations Vancouver, British Columbia Global debt is now US$100 trillion higher than just before the financial crisis and more than three times global gross domestic product (GDP), presenting a headwind to growth and making the financial system vulnerable, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins said today. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
March 8, 2019 Bank of Canada names winners of women’s scholarship award Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada marked International Women’s Day by announcing the 2018-2019 recipients of its Master’s Scholarship Award for Women in Economics and Finance. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
March 6, 2019 Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¾ per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 per cent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
February 21, 2019 History demonstrates the power and limitations of monetary policy, Governor Poloz says Media Relations Montréal, Quebec Monetary policy has proven to be a powerful instrument to control inflation and promote Canada’s economic welfare, subject to a number of limitations, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
February 19, 2019 Wilfrid Laurier University crowned National Champion of The Governor’s Challenge Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario Wilfrid Laurier University has won the Bank of Canada’s fourth annual Governor’s Challenge, a national student competition in which teams simulate the role of advisor to the Bank’s Governing Council. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): The Governor's Challenge
January 31, 2019 Canada’s job market is solid, but some key questions remain, Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins says Media Relations Toronto, Ontario While the labour market in Canada is in good shape overall, answers to some key questions will help provide insight into slower-than-expected wage growth, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins said today. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
January 9, 2019 Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¾ per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 per cent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases