News

• August 27, 2020

  The imperative for public engagement

  Remarks (delivered virtually) Tiff Macklem Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Jackson Hole Symposium Jackson Hole, Wyoming

  Governor Tiff Macklem talks about the need for the Bank to be clear, relatable and understandable when it communicates with the public.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Credibility, Monetary policy, Monetary policy and uncertainty
• August 26, 2020

  Closing remarks

  Remarks (delivered virtually) Carolyn A. Wilkins Bank of Canada Workshop: “Toward the 2021 Renewal of the Monetary Policy Framework” Ottawa, Ontario

  Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins concluded a day-long workshop on the renewal of the monetary policy framework with a summary of the discussions, and she outlined next steps on the path to the 2021 renewal.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Central bank research, Inflation targets, Monetary policy, Monetary policy and uncertainty, Monetary policy framework
• August 26, 2020

  Opening remarks

  Remarks (delivered virtually) Carolyn A. Wilkins Bank of Canada Workshop: “Toward the 2021 Renewal of the Monetary Policy Framework” Ottawa, Ontario

  Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins discusses the challenges the Bank of Canada is facing as it seeks to renew its inflation-control target in 2021. Kicking off a day-long workshop on the renewal of the monetary policy framework, she explains how the Bank’s research on alternative frameworks is shaping up and invites discussion of how the COVID-19 crisis has changed what is known about alternative policy tools in action.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Central bank research, Inflation targets, Monetary policy, Monetary policy and uncertainty, Monetary policy framework
• August 25, 2020

  Our COVID-19 response: Large-scale asset purchases

  Paul Beaudry

  The Bank of Canada has taken many actions to support Canadians since the COVID-19 pandemic struck. These include large-scale asset purchases—buying a substantial amount of government bonds and other financial assets. Our purchases serve two purposes. They help key financial markets work properly, and they can help increase spending in the economy. This leads to more employment and stronger economic growth.

  Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Debt management, Financial markets, Financial stability, Inflation and prices, Interest rates, Market structure and pricing, Monetary policy, Monetary policy transmission
• August 25, 2020

  The gap between inflation perceptions and reality

  Speech summary Lawrence L. Schembri Canadian Association for Business Economics Kingston, Ontario

  Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri talks about the difference between how Canadians perceive inflation and the actual measured rate, why this gap may exist, and what it could mean for monetary policy and the economy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Topic(s): Central bank research, Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Monetary policy
• August 24, 2020

  Sûreté du Québec and Canada Border Services Agency win Bank of Canada counterfeit prevention award

  The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence.

  Content Type(s): Press, Announcements
• August 24, 2020

  Bank of Canada launches public consultation on inflation targeting

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today launched an online public consultation to gather Canadians’ views on the Bank’s approach to monetary policy. The “Let’s Talk Inflation” campaign is part of an effort to reach out to all Canadians before the Bank renews its agreement with the federal government on the monetary policy framework in 2021.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• August 20, 2020

  The Great Reset

  Presentation (delivered virtually) Paul Beaudry University of Victoria Victoria, British Columbia

  Deputy Governor Paul Beaudry speaks about Canada's transition to a lower-carbon economy in a virtual panel organized by the Victoria Forum.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Presentations Topic(s): Climate change
• August 10, 2020

  Bank of Canada designates Interac e‑Transfer as a prominent payment system

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem has designated Interac e‑Transfer® as a prominent payment system under the Payment Clearing and Settlement Act, effective August 10, 2020. This brings Bank oversight to this payment system and ensures it remains a safe, viable and effective method of payment for Canadians.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases