Lawrence L. Schembri - Latest

• Credibility, Flexibility and Renewal: The Evolution of Inflation Targeting in Canada

  Staff Discussion Paper 2018-18 Thomas J. Carter, Rhys R. Mendes, Lawrence L. Schembri

  In 1991, Canada became the second country to adopt an inflation target as a central pillar of its monetary policy framework. The regime has proven much more successful than initially expected, both in achieving price stability and in stabilizing the real economy against a wide range of shocks.

  Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers Topic(s): Credibility, Inflation targets, Monetary policy, Monetary policy framework JEL Code(s): E, E5, E52, E58, E6, E61
• May 16, 2018

  CFA Society Ottawa and the Ottawa Economics Association - Speech (Webcast)

  

  

  The (Mostly) Long and Short of Potential Output - Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri speaks before the CFA Society Ottawa and the Ottawa Economics Association. (12:30 (ET) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• May 16, 2018

  The (Mostly) Long and Short of Potential Output

  Remarks Lawrence L. Schembri Ottawa Economics Association and CFA Society Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario

  Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri discusses the importance of potential output to monetary policy, as well as policy challenges and opportunities in a world of low potential output growth.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Inflation targets, Interest rates, Labour markets, Monetary policy, Monetary policy framework, Potential output, Productivity
• February 15, 2018

  Manitoba Association for Business Economics (MABE) - Speech (Webcasts)

  

  

  Canada’s approach to price stability - Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri speaks before the Manitoba Association for Business Economics (MABE). (13:45 (ET) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• February 15, 2018

  Anchoring Expectations: Canada’s Approach to Price Stability

  Remarks Lawrence L. Schembri Manitoba Association for Business Economists Winnipeg, Manitoba

  Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri examines the success of the Bank’s monetary policy framework and explains the review being undertaken before its renewal in 2021.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Central bank research, Credibility, Fiscal policy, Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Monetary policy framework