May 20, 2020 Decisive actions in difficult times Speech summary Timothy Lane CFA Society Winnipeg and the Manitoba Association for Business Economics Winnipeg, Manitoba Deputy Governor Timothy Lane talks about the Bank’s decisive actions in response to COVID-19, and how these will help Canadians now and in the future. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth
May 20, 2020 Policies for the Great Global Shutdown and Beyond Remarks (delivered virtually) Timothy Lane CFA Society Winnipeg and Manitoba Association for Business Economics Winnipeg, Manitoba Deputy Governor Timothy Lane explains how the Bank is helping Canadian households and businesses weather the COVID-19 crisis, and how our actions today are laying a solid foundation for our future economic recovery. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
May 14, 2020 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 markets, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation targeting framework
May 4, 2020 Bridge to Recovery: The Bank’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response Remarks (delivered virtually) Carolyn A. Wilkins C.D. Howe Institute Toronto, Ontario Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins discusses measures the Bank has taken to address the COVID-19 pandemic and set the stage for recovery. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth
May 1, 2020 Statement by Governor Poloz on Announcement of New Governor Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz Ottawa, Ontario Governor Stephen S. Poloz offers sincere best wishes to new Governor Tiff Macklem on a successful term Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
May 1, 2020 Statement by Claire Kennedy on Announcement of New Governor Opening statement Claire M. C. Kennedy Ottawa, Ontario Lead Director Claire Kennedy congratulates Tiff Macklem on being selected as the 10th Governor of the Bank of Canada and thanks Stephen Poloz for his service. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
May 1, 2020 Statement by Tiff Macklem on his announcement as New Governor Opening statement Tiff Macklem Ottawa, Ontario Governor-designate Tiff Macklem applauds Stephen Poloz’s leadership of the Bank and explains how much he looks forward to returning to the Bank as its next Governor. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
April 30, 2020 Teachable Moments from the Pandemic Remarks (delivered virtually) Stephen S. Poloz Ivey Business School London, Ontario Governor Stephen S. Poloz talks about the Bank of Canada’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation targeting framework
April 16, 2020 Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Ottawa, Ontario 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 […] Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation targeting framework