June 4, 2016 Monetary/Fiscal Policy Mix and Financial Stability: The Medium Term Is Still the Message Lecture Stephen S. Poloz Canadian Economics Association Ottawa, Ontario Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses how the mix of monetary and fiscal policies in an economy has important implications for debt levels and financial stability over the medium term. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Lectures Topic(s): Central bank research, Economic models, Fiscal policy, Inflation targets, Monetary policy, Monetary policy framework
April 13, 2016 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): Inflation and prices, Interest rates, Labour markets, Monetary policy, Monetary policy implementation, Recent economic and financial developments
April 5, 2016 China’s Great Transition: What It Means for Canada Remarks Carolyn A. Wilkins Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Vancouver, British Columbia Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Wilkins discusses the risks and opportunities for Canada of China’s economic transition. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Financial stability, International financial markets, International topics, Monetary policy, Monetary policy and uncertainty, Trade integration
March 30, 2016 Adjusting to the Fall in Commodity Prices: One Step at a Time Remarks Lynn Patterson Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Edmonton, Alberta Deputy Governor Lynn Patterson discusses how the Canadian economy is adjusting to the fall in commodity prices. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Domestic demand and components, Labour markets, Monetary policy, Recent economic and financial developments, Regional economic developments
February 24, 2016 Connecting the Dots: Elevated Household Debt and the Risk to Financial Stability Remarks Lawrence L. Schembri Guelph Chamber of Commerce Guelph, Ontario Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri discusses household debt, the risk it poses to financial stability and the role of the Bank of Canada. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Credit and credit aggregates, Financial stability, Financial system regulation and policies, Monetary policy, Recent economic and financial developments, Sectoral balance sheet
January 20, 2016 Monetary Policy Report Press Conference Opening Statement Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz 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): Inflation and prices, Interest rates, Monetary policy, Monetary policy implementation, Recent economic and financial developments, Regional economic developments
January 7, 2016 Life After Liftoff: Divergence and U.S. Monetary Policy Normalization Remarks Stephen S. Poloz The Mayor’s Breakfast Series Ottawa, Ontario Governor Poloz talks about the global commodity price shock and how it is leading to economic and financial divergence. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Domestic demand and components, Exchange rates, Inflation targets, Interest rates, International financial markets, Monetary policy
December 8, 2015 Framework for Conducting Monetary Policy at Low Interest Rates This document outlines a series of monetary policy measures that could be deployed in a very low interest rate environment. Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Monetary policy
October 21, 2015 Release of the Monetary Policy Report Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz, Carolyn A. Wilkins Ottawa, Ontario Press conference following the release of the Monetary Policy Report. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Interest rates, Monetary policy, Potential output, Recent economic and financial developments, Regional economic developments
September 21, 2015 Riding the Commodity Cycle: Resources and the Canadian Economy Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Calgary Economic Development Calgary, Alberta Governor Poloz speaks about cycles in commodity prices and how Canada has used its endowment of natural resources to build a prosperous economy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, International topics, Monetary policy, Monetary policy and uncertainty, Recent economic and financial developments, Trade integration