June 27, 2017 FSB issues a report on the financial stability implications from FinTech This FSB press release announces that a working group chaired by Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins published a report analyzing the potential financial stability implications of fintech. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
June 20, 2017 Governor Poloz unveils new Bank of Canada Museum ahead of public opening on July 1, 2017 Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario Governor Stephen S. Poloz today welcomed special guests from the government, business and the tourism sectors for a preview of the Bank of Canada Museum, which is opening soon. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
June 12, 2017 Canadian economy showing encouraging signs, says Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins Media Relations Winnipeg, Manitoba With the adjustment to lower oil prices largely behind us, there are encouraging signs that growth is broadening across regions and sectors, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins told the Associates of the Asper School of Business in a speech today. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
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 Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
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 Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
June 8, 2017 Household vulnerabilities have moved higher, but the financial system remains resilient Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario Household indebtedness and housing market imbalances—the most important vulnerabilities for the Canadian financial system—have moved higher over the past six months, the Bank of Canada said today in its Financial System Review (FSR). Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
June 1, 2017 Bank of Canada issues commemorative $10 bank note to mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today began circulating the $10 commemorative bank note that celebrates the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Canadians can now obtain this special note at financial institutions. Only 40 million notes are being issued—roughly one for every Canadian. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
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 Subject(s): Currency, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, Fintech