February 21, 2019 Monetary policy brings benefits—but has limits Speech summary Stephen S. Poloz Montréal, Quebec 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 Research Topic(s): Inflation targets, Monetary policy framework
December 6, 2018 Governor Poloz speaks on financial vulnerabilities and risks to the economy Speech summary Stephen S. Poloz CFA - Toronto Toronto, Ontario In his final speech of 2018, Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses the vulnerabilities and risks in Canada’s financial system as well as Canadian and global economic developments. He explains how all this was taken into account in the December interest rate decision. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Financial stability, Housing, Monetary policy, Recent economic and financial developments