COVID-19: Speeches and statements

• April 30, 2020

  Teachable Moments from the Pandemic

  Remarks (delivered virtually) Stephen S. Poloz Ivey Business School London, Ontario

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz talks about the Bank of Canada’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Financial stability, Monetary policy, Recent economic and financial developments
• April 18, 2020

  National Post

  

  Stephen S. Poloz Ottawa, Ontario

  This opinion piece by Governor Stephen S. Poloz was published in the National Post on April 18, 2020. The Governor discusses the actions taken by the Bank of Canada and other authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic to bridge Canadians through the downturn and lay the foundation for recovery.

  Content Type(s): Press, Media activities
• April 16, 2020

  Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

  Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Ottawa, Ontario

  Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and committee members. Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins and I welcome the opportunity to appear before you to discuss the Bank’s policy actions in response to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as our Monetary Policy Report (MPR), which we published yesterday. The Canadian economy is experiencing a significant and rapid contraction. The […]

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Inflation and prices, Monetary policy, Monetary policy transmission, Recent economic and financial developments
• April 15, 2020

  Monetary Policy Report Press Conference Opening Statement

  Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz Ottawa, Ontario

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses key issues involved in the Governing Council’s deliberations about the policy rate decision and the MPR.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)