Speeches

• February 21, 2019

  Monetary policy brings benefits—but has limits

  Speech summary Stephen S. Poloz Montréal, Quebec

  In his first speech of 2019, Governor Stephen S. Poloz explains that monetary policy is a powerful tool to promote our economic welfare. But he also notes that it has some key limits that need to be better understood in the face of uncertainty.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Inflation targets, Monetary policy framework
• February 6, 2019

  Peterson Institute of International Economics (PIIE) - Speech (Webcasts)

  

  

  The Canadian Approach to Foreign Reserve Management - Deputy Governor Timothy Lane of the Bank of Canada speaks before the Peterson Institute of International Economics (PIIE). (08:50 (Eastern Time) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• February 6, 2019

  Taking Precautions: The Canadian Approach to Foreign Reserves Management

  Remarks Timothy Lane Peterson Institute for International Economics Washington, D.C.

  Deputy Governor Timothy Lane discusses how Canada manages its foreign exchange reserves.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Foreign reserves management
• January 31, 2019

  Toronto Region Board of Trade - Speech (Webcasts)

  

  

  A Look Under the Hood of Canada’s Job Market - Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins speaks before the Toronto Region Board of Trade. (12:45 (ET) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• January 31, 2019

  A Look Under the Hood of Canada’s Job Market

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

  Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins discusses developments in the Canadian labour market and factors that may help explain why wage growth is slower than expected.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Inflation and prices, Labour markets, Productivity, Regional economic developments, Service sector
• January 9, 2019

  Monetary Policy Report - Press Conference (Webcasts) - January 2019

  

  

  Release of the Monetary Policy Report - Press conference by Governor Stephen S. Poloz. (11:15 (ET) approx.).

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• January 9, 2019

  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
• December 6, 2018

  CFA Society Toronto - Press Conference (Webcasts)

  

  

  Economic Progress Report and financial stability - Stephen S. Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, speaks before the CFA Society Toronto (09:55 (Eastern Time) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• December 6, 2018

  CFA Society Toronto - Speech (Webcasts)

  

  

  Economic Progress Report and financial stability - Stephen S. Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, speaks before the CFA Society Toronto (08:50 (Eastern Time) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• December 6, 2018

  Year-End Economic Progress Report: Financial Vulnerabilities in Focus

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz CFA Toronto Toronto, Ontario

  Governor Poloz talks about how household debt levels and housing markets played a role in the latest interest-rate decision.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Financial stability, Housing, Monetary policy, Recent economic and financial developments