Speeches

Guidance

Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney speaks about central bank policy guidance.

The Great Frustration: Hesitant Steps Toward Global Growth and Rebalancing

Deputy Governor John Murray discusses global growth and rebalancing.

Weathering the Headwinds to Canada’s Economic Growth

Deputy Governor Tim Lane will discuss the global and Canadian economic outlook and outline the four main responsibilities of the Bank of Canada.

Promoting economic and financial prosperity

Deputy Governor Agathe Côté will discuss the four main responsibilities of the Bank and its economic outlook.

Some Current Issues in Financial Reform

Governor Mark Carney discusses financial system reform in a speech to the Canadian Club of Montréal.

Release of the $20 Bank Note

Governor Mark Carney announces the entry into circulation of the new $20 polymer bank notes.

Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce

Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

Release of the Monetary Policy Report

Uncertainty and the Global Recovery

Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney discusses uncertainty and the global economic recovery.

A Measure of Work

Senior Deputy Governor Tiff Macklem discusses labour markets in Canada.

Financing Commodities Markets

Deputy Governor Timothy Lane discusses links between the financial system and commodities markets.

Dutch Disease

Governor Mark Carney discusses the impact of high commodity prices for the Canadian economy.

Globalisation, Financial Stability and Employment

Governor Mark Carney discusses globalization, financial stability and employment.

Modelling Risks to the Financial System

Deputy Governor Agathe Côté discusses the challenges of assessing risks to the financial system and describes models developed by the Bank of Canada to identify, measure, and analyze sources of risk.

Release of the Monetary Policy Report

Financing the Global Transition

Governor Mark Carney discusses the central role of an open, resilient financial system to sustained global growth.

Strengthening Financial Infrastructure: The New Canadian Central Counterparty

Deputy Governor Agathe Côté discusses efforts to strengthen financial infrastructure, specifically the implementation of a central counterparty for repos

Monetary Policy Decision-Making at the Bank of Canada

Deputy Governor John Murray discusses monetary policy decision-making at the Bank of Canada.

Transport and Logistics - Connecting Canada to the Global Economy

Deputy Governor Tim Lane discusses the global economic outlook and the integral – and historic – role of transport and logistics in building Canada’s prosperity.

Economic Outlook

Governor Mark Carney presents the economic outlook.

Opening Statement before the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce

Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

Release of the Monetary Policy Report

Aging Gracefully: Canada’s Inevitable Demographic Shift

Deputy Governor Jean Boivin discusses aging in Canada and its impact on our economy.

Exporting in a Post-Crisis World

Governor Mark Carney discusses why Canada’s exports are lagging and what can be done to respond to the underlying challenges.

Bank Note Launch

Governor Mark Carney announces the launch of the new $50 bank note.

Promoting Growth, Mitigating Cycles and Inequality: The Role of Price and Financial Stability

Senior Deputy Governor Tiff Macklem discusses how price and financial stability help promote growth and mitigate economic cycles and inequality.

A Monetary Policy Framework for All Seasons

Governor Mark Carney reviews the advantages of Canada’s flexible inflation-targeting regime.

Bank of Canada submits comments to U.S. regulators regarding Joint Proposal on Prohibitions and Restrictions on Proprietary Trading

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.

Raising the House of Reform

Senior Deputy Governor Tiff Macklem discusses the importance of pressing ahead with financial reforms despite the weak global recovery.

Davos Panel - Global Economic Outlook 2012

Governor Mark Carney participated in a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.

Release of the Monetary Policy Report