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Webcast on May 16

Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri speaks before the CFA Society Ottawa and the Ottawa Economics Association.

Monetary Policy Report – April 2018

The Bank’s new forecast calls for economic growth of 2.0 percent this year, 2.1 per cent in 2019 and 1.8 per cent in 2020.

Webcast on April 18

Webcast of a press conference about the Monetary Policy Report.

A new direction for Canada’s bank notes

Explore the vertical $10 note featuring Viola Desmond.

Bank of Canada 2018 Central Bank of the Year

This Award from Central Banking Journal recognizes our significant resolve and authority in fulfilling our mandate, pioneering policy efforts and powerful communication.

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May 16, 2018 The (Mostly) Long and Short of Potential Output

Remarks Lawrence 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 Topic(s): Inflation targets, Interest rates, Labour markets, Monetary Policy, Monetary policy framework, Potential output, Productivity

May 9, 2018 Strengthening Our Cyber Defences

Remarks Filipe Dinis Payments Canada Toronto, Ontario

Chief Operating Office Filipe Dinis outlines how the Bank is strengthening its cyber defenses and helping improve the financial system’s cyber resilience and its ability to recover quickly from attacks.

Content Type(s): Press, Speeches Topic(s): Cyber defenses, Cyber security, Financial stability, Payment clearing and settlement systems

May 1, 2018 Bank of Canada policy helps manage risks from debt, Governor Poloz says

Media Relations Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Content Type(s): Press, Press Releases

May 1, 2018 Canada’s Economy and Household Debt: How Big Is the Problem?

Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Governor Poloz talks about household debt and how it will affect Canada’s economy and monetary policy for years.

Content Type(s): Press, Speeches Topic(s): Credit and credit aggregates, Financial services, Financial stability, Interest rates, Monetary Policy, Recent economic and financial developments

April 25, 2018 Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce

Opening Statement Stephen S. Poloz Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce Ottawa, Ontario

Content Type(s): Press, Speeches Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Monetary Policy, Recent economic and financial developments, Transmission of monetary policy

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Webcast on May 16

Monetary Policy Report – April 2018

Webcast on April 18

A new direction for Canada’s bank notes

Bank of Canada 2018 Central Bank of the Year

May 16, 2018 The (Mostly) Long and Short of Potential Output

May 9, 2018 Strengthening Our Cyber Defences

May 1, 2018 Bank of Canada policy helps manage risks from debt, Governor Poloz says

May 1, 2018 Canada’s Economy and Household Debt: How Big Is the Problem?

April 25, 2018 Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce

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