September 27, 2017 The Meaning of “Data Dependence”: An Economic Progress Report Remarks Stephen S. Poloz St. John’s Board of Trade St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses how unknowns in Canada’s inflation outlook have made the Bank’s monetary policy particularly data dependent. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economic models, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
July 31, 2020 Let's Talk Inflation Learn why we consulted with Canadians on renewing our monetary policy framework—and find out what we heard and what happens next.
July 29, 2026 Publication: Summary of Deliberations 13:30 (ET) A summary of monetary policy deliberations by the Governing Council for the policy decision that was announced two weeks earlier. Content Type(s): Upcoming events
August 25, 2018 The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Central Banking Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Jackson Hole, Wyoming Governor Poloz talks about the economic benefits expected from disruptive digital technologies and the implications for monetary policy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Fintech, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
February 7, 2024 Summary of Governing Council deliberations: Fixed announcement date of January 24, 2024 This is an account of the deliberations of the Bank of Canada’s Governing Council leading to the monetary policy decision on January 24, 2024. Content Type(s): Publications, Summary of deliberations
Exploring the drivers of the real term premium in Canada Staff analytical note 2025-3 Zabi Tarshi, Gitanjali Kumar Changes in the term premium can reflect uncertainty about inflation, growth and monetary policy. Understanding the key factors that influence the term premium is important when central banks make decisions about monetary policy. In this paper, we derive the real term premium from the nominal term premium in Canada. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff analytical notes JEL Code(s): C, C5, C58, E, E4, E43, E47, G, G1, G12 Research Theme(s): Financial markets and funds management, Market functioning, Monetary policy, Monetary policy framework and transmission
November 23, 2006 Joint Statement of the Government of Canada and the Bank of Canada on the Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The primary objective of Canada's monetary policy is to enhance the well-being of Canadians by contributing to sustained economic growth, rising levels of employment and improved living standards. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases