May 24, 2017
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May 11, 2017
Bank of Canada Review - Spring 2017
Some suggest the global economy is facing a fourth industrial revolution. Bank researchers discuss the possible implications of digitalization on the economy. This issue also shares insights on the effectiveness of some unconventional monetary policies in a small open economy, how Government of Canada bonds are used throughout their life cycle, as well as how the Big Six Canadian banks choose their funding strategies and why. The final article examines the slow growth in business investment. -
May 10, 2017
Bank of Canada to participate in Doors Open Ottawa
The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce its participation in Doors Open Ottawa 2017. -
May 4, 2017
Canada and Mexico both set to capitalize on current opportunities, Bank of Canada Governor Poloz says
Canada and Mexico share economic traits that leave both well placed to face global challenges and capitalize on opportunities, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today. -
May 4, 2017
Canada and Mexico: Common Issues in Uncommon Times
Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses how shared economic traits leave Canada and Mexico well placed to face global challenges. -
April 18, 2017
Embrace automation and manage its side effects, says Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins
Automation, artificial intelligence and other innovations will benefit the Canadian economy by boosting productivity and living standards, but they could also have less desirable side effects on the labour market and income distribution that will have to be managed, Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins said today. -
April 18, 2017
Blame It on the Machines?
Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins discusses how automation could affect productivity and the Bank’s monetary policy. -
April 13, 2017
Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
Good morning, Mr. Chairman and committee members. Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins and I are pleased to be back before you today to discuss the Bank’s Monetary Policy Report (MPR), which we published yesterday. At the time of our last appearance in October, I spoke about the factors that caused us to downgrade our outlook for […] -
April 12, 2017
Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and committee members. Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins and I are happy to be before you today to discuss the Bank’s Monetary Policy Report (MPR), which we published earlier today. When we were last here in October, I spoke about the factors that caused us to downgrade our outlook for the Canadian […] -
April 12, 2017
Monetary Policy Report Press Conference Opening Statement
Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins discusses key issues involved in the Governing Council’s deliberations about the policy rate decision and the MPR.