April 30, 2020
Teachable Moments from the Pandemic
Governor Stephen S. Poloz talks about the Bank of Canada’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 16, 2020
Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and committee members. Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins and I welcome the opportunity to appear before you to discuss the Bank’s policy actions in response to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as our Monetary Policy Report (MPR), which we published yesterday. The Canadian economy is experiencing a significant and rapid contraction. The […]
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Inflation targeting framework
April 15, 2020
Release of the Monetary Policy Report - Press conference by Governor Stephen S. Poloz and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins. (10:30 (ET) approx.).
Monetary Policy Report - Press Conference (Webcasts) - April 2020
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April 15, 2020
Monetary Policy Report Press Conference Opening Statement
Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses key issues involved in the Governing Council’s deliberations about the policy rate decision and the MPR.
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Economy/Economic growth,
Inflation,
Inflation targeting framework
March 27, 2020
COVID-19 actions - Press conference by Governor Stephen S. Poloz and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins. (09:30 (ET) approx.).
COVID-19 actions - Press Conference (Webcasts) - March 2020
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March 27, 2020
Press Conference Opening Statement – March 27, 2020
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.
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March 18, 2020
Press Conference Opening Statement – March 18, 2020
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.
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March 13, 2020
Press Conference Opening Statement – March 13, 2020
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.
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Inflation targeting framework
March 5, 2020
Labour market is key to Canada’s resilience
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.
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Monetary policy,
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Inflation targeting framework
March 5, 2020
Women in Capital Markets - Press Conference (Webcasts)
Economic Progress Report - Stephen S. Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, speaks before Women in Capital Markets (14:15 (Eastern Time) approx.)
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