January 30, 2020 How vulnerabilities like debt can affect interest rates Speech summary Paul Beaudry Laval University Québec, Québec 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. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Central bank research, Credit risk management, Financial stability, Inflation targets, Interest rates, Monetary policy, Monetary policy framework, Monetary policy implementation
December 12, 2019 The Bank of Canada’s plans for 2020 Speech summary Stephen S. Poloz Empire Club of Canada Toronto, Ontario 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 Research Topic(s): Digital currencies and fintech, Economic models, Inflation targets, International topics, Monetary policy framework, Productivity
December 5, 2019 Canadian economy resilient despite global uncertainty Speech summary Timothy Lane Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal Ottawa, Ontario Speaking a day after we decided to hold interest rates steady, Deputy Governor Timothy Lane explained that Canada’s economy remains resilient. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Monetary policy, Monetary policy framework, Recent economic and financial developments
November 19, 2019 Financial stability in an uncertain world Speech summary Carolyn A. Wilkins The International Finance Club of Montreal Montréal, Quebec Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins talks about the recent strengthening of Canada’s financial system. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Climate change, Financial institutions, Financial stability, Financial system regulation and policies, Trade integration
September 5, 2019 Canadian economy resilient even as global outlook worsens Speech summary Lawrence L. Schembri Halifax Chamber of Commerce Halifax, Nova Scotia 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. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Monetary policy, Monetary policy framework, Recent economic and financial developments
June 17, 2019 The merits of a floating exchange rate Speech summary Lawrence L. Schembri Economics Society of Northern Alberta (ESNA) Edmonton, Alberta 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 Research Topic(s): Exchange rate regimes, Exchange rates, Financial markets, Inflation targets, Monetary policy framework
May 30, 2019 Economic progress depends on business investment Speech summary Carolyn A. Wilkins Calgary Chamber of Commerce Calgary, Alberta Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins talks about the importance of business investment to the Canadian economy and reviews the latest interest rate decision. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Interest rates, Monetary policy, Potential output, Productivity, Recent economic and financial developments
May 6, 2019 Poloz talks mortgages: Innovation could improve flexibility Speech summary Stephen S. Poloz Canadian Credit Union Association and the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Winnipeg, Manitoba Stephen S. Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada, speaks before the Canadian Credit Union Association and the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Financial services, Financial stability, Housing, Recent economic and financial developments, Trade integration
April 1, 2019 Poloz talks trade: Canada’s services a bright spot Speech summary Stephen S. Poloz Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce (BRCC) and the Nunavut Mining Symposium (NMS) Iqaluit, Nunavut Stephen S. Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada, will speak before the Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce (BRCC) and the Nunavut Mining Symposium. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): International topics, Labour markets, Service sector, Trade integration
March 7, 2019 Spending shifts and consumer caution Speech summary Lynn Patterson Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Hamilton, Ontario Speaking a day after we decided to hold interest rates unchanged, Deputy Governor Lynn Patterson discussed the key points Governing Council considered in their decision. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Housing, Inflation and prices, Recent economic and financial developments