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February 21, 2019
History demonstrates the power and limitations of monetary policy, Governor Poloz says
Monetary policy has proven to be a powerful instrument to control inflation and promote Canada’s economic welfare, subject to a number of limitations, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today.
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Press,
Press Releases
February 21, 2019
Toward 2021: The Power—and Limitations—of Policy
Governor Poloz explains that monetary policy is a powerful tool to promote economic welfare, but it also has some important limits.
February 21, 2019
Monetary policy brings benefits—but has limits
In his first speech of 2019, Governor Stephen S. Poloz explains that monetary policy is a powerful tool to promote our economic welfare. But he also notes that it has some key limits that need to be better understood in the face of uncertainty.
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Press,
Speeches
Topic(s):
Inflation targets,
Monetary policy framework
February 19, 2019
Wilfrid Laurier University crowned National Champion of The Governor’s Challenge
Wilfrid Laurier University has won the Bank of Canada’s fourth annual Governor’s Challenge, a national student competition in which teams simulate the role of advisor to the Bank’s Governing Council.
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Press,
Press Releases
February 6, 2019
Taking Precautions: The Canadian Approach to Foreign Reserves Management
Deputy Governor Timothy Lane discusses how Canada manages its foreign exchange reserves.
Content Type(s):
Press,
Speeches
Topic(s):
Foreign reserves management
Canadian dollar
Schedule of Key Interest Rate Announcements and Monetary Policy Report
Eight times a year, the Bank announces its decision on the setting of its key policy interest rate.
Market Notices
November 13, 2018
Changes to publication of interest rate statistics
November 6, 2018
Government of Canada Cash Management Bond Buyback Program
Upcoming Events
- March 6, 2019
Media Lock-up - Interest Rate Announcement
- March 6, 2019
Press Release - Interest Rate Announcement
- March 7, 2019
Speech – Lynn Patterson, Deputy Governor