June 15, 2016 The Canadian Economy: A Progress Report Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Yukon Chamber of Commerce Whitehorse, Yukon Governor Stephen S. Poloz talks about the outlook for Canada’s economy and the adjustment to lower resource prices. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
December 8, 2015 Prudent Preparation: The Evolution of Unconventional Monetary Policies Remarks Stephen S. Poloz The Empire Club of Canada Toronto, Ontario Governor Poloz speaks about the Bank’s updated framework for unconventional monetary policies. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
December 11, 2006 Improving Financial System Efficiency: The Need for Action Remarks David Dodge Economic Club of Toronto Toronto, Ontario The FSR reports on developments and trends in financial systems here and abroad, summarizes recent research by Bank staff on financial sector policies, and promotes discussion of how to strengthen our financial system. In short, the goal of the FSR is to improve financial system efficiency and stability. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
April 19, 2005 Opening Statement before the House of Commons Finance Committee Opening statement David Dodge House of Commons Finance Committee Last Thursday, we released our April Monetary Policy Report. In the report, we said that the global economy has been unfolding largely as expected, and the outlook for the Canadian economy is essentially unchanged from that in January's Monetary Policy Report Update. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
February 23, 2021 Canada’s labour market: rebound, recuperation and restructuring Remarks (delivered virtually) Tiff Macklem Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and Calgary Chamber of Commerce Calgary, Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta Governor Tiff Macklem talks about the COVID-19 pandemic and major economic forces are affecting the labour market, and the need for all groups to benefits from the recovery. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Funds management, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation targeting framework
February 1, 2006 Global Economic Trends: Implications for Canada Remarks Paul Jenkins Saint John Board of Trade Saint John, New Brunswick World economic growth has been remarkably strong over the past three years, averaging close to 4 1/4 per cent, and it is expected to stay around 4 per cent this year and next. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
October 9, 2015 Business Outlook Survey - Autumn 2015 The autumn Business Outlook Survey shows that firms’ expectations continue to diverge as they gradually adjust to an environment of weaker commodity prices and a lower Canadian dollar. The overall sales and investment outlook improved, owing in part to continued support from U.S. demand. However, business sentiment remains weak for firms directly and indirectly tied to the resource sector. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
October 25, 2006 Opening Statement before the Senate Banking, Trade and Commerce Committee Opening statement David Dodge Senate Banking, Trade and Commerce Committee Things have changed somewhat since then. While global economic growth is expected to be a little higher than anticipated last spring, a weaker near-term outlook for the U.S. economy has curbed the near-term prospects for Canadian exports and growth. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
October 19, 2006 Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Opening statement David Dodge House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance In our latest Monetary Policy Report, which we released this morning, we judge that the Canadian economy is currently operating just above capacity. While global economic growth is expected to be a little higher than previously anticipated, a weaker near-term outlook for the U.S. economy has curbed the near-term prospects for Canadian exports and growth. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
What Is Restraining Non-Energy Export Growth? Staff analytical note 2018-25 Dany Brouillette, José Dorich, Chris D'Souza, Adrienne Gagnon, Claudia Godbout This note summarizes the key findings from Bank of Canada staff analytical work examining the reasons for the recent weakness in Canadian non-energy exports. Canada steadily lost market share in US non-energy imports between 2002 and 2017, mostly reflecting continued and broad-based competitiveness losses. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff analytical notes JEL Code(s): E, E5, E52, F, F1, F10, F14, F17 Research Theme(s): Monetary policy, Real economy and forecasting, Structural challenges, International trade, finance and competitiveness