October 16, 2018 Keeping the financial system healthy Joshua Slive, Donald Coletti We are all better off if the financial system can weather a storm or two. And every one of us plays a role in keeping it that way. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Credit risk management, Financial stability, Financial system regulation and policies, International topics, Sectoral balance sheet
October 16, 2018 Navigating digital disruption and the economy Eric Santor Technology can enhance efficiency and help create new jobs, but challenges like automation's impact on employment also need careful consideration and proactive solutions. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Central bank research, Digital currencies and fintech, Digitalization, Economic models, Labour markets, Market structure and pricing, Productivity, Recent economic and financial developments, Service sector
October 15, 2018 Business Outlook Survey—Autumn 2018 Responses to the autumn Business Outlook Survey indicate that near-term business prospects continue to be robust. Strong demand and elevated capacity pressures support firms’ investment and employment intentions. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
October 15, 2018 Senior Loan Officer Survey—Third Quarter of 2018 Household lending conditions were almost unchanged this quarter, while competition for corporate borrowers continues to drive an easing in business lending conditions. Content Type(s): Publications, Senior Loan Officer Survey
September 28, 2018 The benefits of freer trade Stephen Murchison, Alex Chernoff Freer trade lowers prices and boosts economies, yet not everyone benefits equally. Fair policies are essential for balanced growth and widespread prosperity. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Balance of payments and components, Development economics, International topics, Recent economic and financial developments, Trade integration
September 28, 2018 Welcome to The Economy, Plain and Simple Donald Coletti The economy starts with you. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Credibility, Monetary policy communications, Recent economic and financial developments
August 29, 2018 Quarterly Financial Report - Second Quarter 2018 Quarterly Financial Report - Second Quarter 2018 - For the period ended 30 June 2018 Content Type(s): Publications, Quarterly Financial Report
July 11, 2018 Monetary Policy Report – July 2018 Real GDP in Canada is expected to grow by 2.0 per cent in 2018, 2.2 per cent in 2019 and 1.9 per cent in 2020. Content Type(s): Publications, Monetary Policy Report
June 29, 2018 Business Outlook Survey - Summer 2018 Supported by expectations of sustained demand, responses to the summer Business Outlook Survey point to continued business optimism, particularly outside the energy-producing regions. In this context, firms reported increasing pressures on capacity and prices. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
June 29, 2018 Senior Loan Officer Survey—Second Quarter of 2018 Survey results for the second quarter of 2018 suggest that overall lending conditions eased somewhat, both for households and business, driven by competition for mortgage and corporate lending. Content Type(s): Publications, Senior Loan Officer Survey