Speeches and appearances

• June 28, 2017

  Markets Calling: Intelligence Gathering at the Bank of Canada

  Remarks Lynn Patterson CFA Society Calgary Calgary, Alberta

  Deputy Governor Lynn Patterson discusses how the Bank gathers financial market intelligence and what it is learning.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Asset pricing, Credit and credit aggregates, Financial markets, Financial system regulation and policies, Monetary and financial indicators, Recent economic and financial developments
• June 12, 2017

  Canadian Economic Update: Strength in Diversity

  Remarks Carolyn A. Wilkins The Associates of the Asper School of Business Winnipeg, Manitoba

  Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins talks about encouraging signs that growth is broadening across Canada’s regions and sectors.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Labour markets, Monetary policy, Recent economic and financial developments, Regional economic developments, Sectoral balance sheet
• June 8, 2017

  Release of the Financial System Review

  Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz Ottawa, Ontario

  Press conference following the release of the Financial System Review.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements Research Topic(s): Credit and credit aggregates, Financial stability, Financial system regulation and policies, Housing, Regional economic developments, Sectoral balance sheet
• May 25, 2017

  Upgrading the Payments Grid: The Payoffs Are Greater Than You Think

  Remarks Sylvain Leduc Payments Canada Toronto, Ontario

  Deputy Governor Sylvain Leduc discusses how upgrading Canada’s core payment systems will contribute to financial stability and help the Bank keep inflation on target.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Financial markets, Financial stability, Financial system regulation and policies, Monetary policy implementation, Payment clearing and settlement systems
• May 4, 2017

  Canada and Mexico: Common Issues in Uncommon Times

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz CanCham México and Club de Industriales Mexico City, Mexico

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses how shared economic traits leave Canada and Mexico well placed to face global challenges.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Inflation targets, Interest rates, Monetary policy, Monetary policy and uncertainty, Recent economic and financial developments, Trade integration
• April 18, 2017

  Blame It on the Machines?

  Remarks Carolyn A. Wilkins Toronto Region Board of Trade Toronto, Ontario

  Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins discusses how automation could affect productivity and the Bank’s monetary policy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): International topics, Labour markets, Market structure and pricing, Monetary policy transmission, Potential output, Productivity
• April 13, 2017

  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

  Good morning, Mr. Chairman and committee members. Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins and I are pleased to be back before you today to discuss the Bank’s Monetary Policy Report (MPR), which we published yesterday. At the time of our last appearance in October, I spoke about the factors that caused us to downgrade our outlook for […]

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• April 12, 2017

  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 are happy to be before you today to discuss the Bank’s Monetary Policy Report (MPR), which we published earlier today. When we were last here in October, I spoke about the factors that caused us to downgrade our outlook for the Canadian […]

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• April 12, 2017

  Monetary Policy Report Press Conference Opening Statement

  Opening statement Carolyn A. Wilkins Ottawa, Ontario

  Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins 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 Research Topic(s): Domestic demand and components, Housing, Monetary policy, Monetary policy and uncertainty, Potential output, Recent economic and financial developments
• April 7, 2017

  Unveiling of Commemorative Bank Note Marking the 150th Anniversary of Canada

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Ottawa, Ontario

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz unveils a new commemorative $10 bank note marking the 150th anniversary of Canada.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Bank notes