Speeches

• March 27, 2020

  Press Conference Opening Statement – March 27, 2020

  Opening Statement Stephen S. Poloz Ottawa, Ontario

  This unscheduled rate decision brings the policy rate to its effective lower bound, to provide support to the Canadian financial system and to the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches
• March 18, 2020

  Press Conference Opening Statement – March 18, 2020

  Opening Statement Stephen S. Poloz Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada has been working hard to ensure the financial system has sufficient liquidity so that credit continues to be available to businesses and households.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches
• March 13, 2020

  Press Conference Opening Statement – March 13, 2020

  Opening Statement Stephen S. Poloz Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada is contributing to the collective effort to support the Canadian economy and financial system, and to ensure credit channels remain open.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches
• March 5, 2020

  Labour market is key to Canada’s resilience

  Stephen S. Poloz Women in Capital Markets Toronto, Ontario

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz talks about how the labour market is a key source of resilience for Canada’s economy and reviews the Bank of Canada’s decision to lower interest rates. 

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches Topic(s): Interest rates, Labour markets, Monetary Policy, Recent economic and financial developments
• March 5, 2020

  Economic Progress Report: We All Have Work to Do

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Women in Capital Markets Toronto, Ontario

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses the Bank’s latest interest rate announcement as well as Canada’s labour market—an important source of economic resilience.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches Topic(s): Interest rates, Labour markets, Monetary Policy, Recent economic and financial developments
• February 25, 2020

  Exploring new ways to pay

  Timothy Lane CFA Montreal FinTech RDV 2020 Montréal, Quebec

  Deputy Governor Timothy Lane explains how the Bank of Canada is preparing for a future where Canadians may need a digital currency issued by their central bank.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches Topic(s): Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrencies, Digital Currencies and Fintech
• February 25, 2020

  Money and Payments in the Digital Age

  Remarks Timothy Lane CFA Montréal FinTech RDV2020 Montréal, Quebec

  Deputy Governor Timothy Lane explains how the Bank of Canada is preparing for a future where Canadians may need a digital currency issued by their central bank.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches Topic(s): Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrencies, Digital Currencies and Fintech
• February 5, 2020

  Securing prosperity is up to all of us

  Carolyn A. Wilkins Economic Club of Canada Toronto, Ontario

  Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins explains that Canada is well-positioned to secure prosperity and avoid a long period of slow growth if we take the right steps.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Fiscal Policy, Interest rates, International topics, Monetary policy framework, Potential output, Productivity
• February 5, 2020

  Our Economic Destiny: Written in R-stars?

  Remarks Carolyn A. Wilkins Economic Club of Canada Toronto, Ontario

  Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins talks about how to navigate slow growth and discusses the types of policies that would help secure long-term prosperity.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Fiscal Policy, Interest rates, International topics, Monetary policy framework, Potential output, Productivity
• January 30, 2020

  How vulnerabilities like debt can affect interest rates

  Paul Beaudry Laval University Québec, Québec

  Deputy Governor Paul Beaudry explains to students at Laval University why financial vulnerabilities—such as household debt—are important for the Bank of Canada when it sets interest rates.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches Topic(s): Central bank research, Credit risk management, Financial stability, Inflation targets, Interest rates, Monetary Policy, Monetary policy framework, Monetary policy implementation