September 20, 2016
Living with Lower for Longer
Governor Stephen S. Poloz talks about the adjustments that savers and companies need to make in response to low interest rates, and economic policies that can help.
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September 14, 2016
Slow global growth poses risks for financial stability, says Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins
The decline in the global economy’s potential to grow, and the lower interest rates that come with it, pose risks for financial stability, Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Wilkins said today. Those risks can be mitigated through deliberate efforts from the private sector and policy-makers.
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September 14, 2016
(S)low for Long and Financial Stability
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Carolyn A. Wilkins
Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum City Lecture
London, United Kingdom
Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Wilkins discusses the financial stability risks associated with slow growth and low interest rates, and explores strategies to mitigate them.
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September 8, 2016
Committed to a better Canada: The Bank of Canada’s role in challenging economic times
Deputy Governor Timothy Lane discusses the outlook for the Canadian economy and the Bank of Canada’s mandate and responsibilities.
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September 7, 2016
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1/2 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1/2 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 3/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/4 per cent.
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