February 21, 2019 Toward 2021: The Power—and Limitations—of Policy Remarks Stephen S. Poloz The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal Montréal, Quebec Governor Poloz explains that monetary policy is a powerful tool to promote economic welfare, but it also has some important limits. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
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 Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, Funds management
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 Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
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 Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economic models, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation targeting framework
November 29, 2018 Launch of the new exhibition A Noteworthy Woman Remarks Carolyn A. Wilkins Bank of Canada Museum Ottawa, Ontario Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins delivers remarks at the launch of the new Bank of Canada Museum exhibition A Noteworthy Woman, which depicts the life of Viola Desmond, the first Canadian woman to appear on a regular bank note. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
November 20, 2018 Choosing the Best Monetary Policy Framework for Canada Remarks Carolyn A. Wilkins McGill University Max Bell School of Public Policy Montréal, Quebec Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins discusses public policy issues around monetary policy frameworks and how those issues have become more complex in the post-global financial crisis world. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economic models, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation targeting framework
November 19, 2018 Launch of New $10 Note Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Winnipeg, Manitoba Governor Poloz speaks at the launch of Canada’s new vertical $10 note. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes
November 5, 2018 Making Sense of Markets Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Canada–UK Chamber of Commerce London, United Kingdom Governor Poloz discusses how the Bank uses financial market information in its monetary policy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
October 1, 2018 Decrypting “Crypto” Remarks Timothy Lane Haskayne School of Business - University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta Deputy Governor Timothy Lane discusses the Bank of Canada’s research and responses to public interest in cryptocurrencies. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial stability, Fintech
September 27, 2018 Technological Disruption and Opportunity Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Atlantic Provinces Economics Council and Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce Moncton, New Brunswick Governor Poloz talks about how new digital technologies create opportunities in the economy and affect how the Bank conducts monetary policy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Fintech, Monetary policy, Economic models, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation