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Mr. Carney was appointed Governor of the Bank of Canada effective 1 February 2008, for a term of seven years. As Governor, he is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank.
In addition to his duties as Governor of the Bank of Canada, he serves as Chairman of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Mr. Carney is also a member of the Group of Thirty, and of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum.
Born in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Mr. Carney received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University in 1988. He received a master’s degree in economics in 1993 and a doctorate in economics in 1995, both from Oxford University.
Prior to joining the public service, Mr. Carney had a thirteen-year career with Goldman Sachs in its London, Tokyo, New York and Toronto offices. Mr. Carney was appointed Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada in August 2003. In November 2004, he left the Bank to become Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Finance – a position he held until his appointment as Governor of the Bank.
Governor Mark Carney presents the economic outlook.
Governor Mark Carney discusses why Canada’s exports are lagging and what can be done to respond to the underlying challenges.
Governor Mark Carney announces the launch of the new $50 bank note.
Governor Mark Carney reviews the advantages of Canada’s flexible inflation-targeting regime.
The Bank of Canada today submitted written comments to U.S. regulators regarding their proposed rule to implement Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Governor Mark Carney participated in a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.
Governor Mark Carney discusses the factors driving global deleveraging and the implications for economic growth in Canada.
Governor Mark Carney discusses the key elements of Canada’s inflation-targeting regime.
Governor Mark Carney announces the launch of the new $100 bank note.
: Bank Notes NewsGovernor Mark Carney discusses how global liquidity cycles affect financial stability and economic growth, and what policy can do about it.
Governor Mark Carney discusses current financial system reform initiatives in a speech to the Institute of International Finance.
Governor Mark Carney discusses the changing global economic environment and the significant challenges and opportunities it presents for Canada.
Governor Mark Carney outlines the highlights of the Bank of Canada’s analyses of the economic outlook and the stability of the financial system.
Governor Mark Carney, with Minister of Finance James Flaherty and RCMP Commissioner William Elliott, unveils a new polymer bank note series.
In a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade, Governor Mark Carney discusses the fundamentals of the Canadian residential real estate market, the international context, and the implications for monetary policy.
Mark Carney, Senior Associate Deputy Minister, Department of Finance, Speech to the Toronto Society of Financial Analysts