December 16, 2025 Good money and your central bank Remarks Tiff Macklem The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal Montréal, Quebec Governor Tiff Macklem discusses the Bank of Canada’s role in ensuring the stability of money in all its forms, from currency to digital payments. He also outlines how keeping inflation low and stable ensures Canadian money retains its purchasing power. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Bank notes, Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrencies, Digital currencies and fintech, Financial institutions, Financial services, Financial system regulation and policies, Monetary policy framework, Payment clearing and settlement systems, Retail payments supervision
December 16, 2025 Money you can count on Speech summary Tiff Macklem The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal Montréal, Quebec Governor Tiff Macklem discusses the Bank of Canada’s role in ensuring Canadians can trust their money in all its forms. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Bank notes, Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrencies, Digital currencies and fintech, Financial institutions, Financial services, Financial system regulation and policies, Monetary policy framework, Payment clearing and settlement systems, Retail payments supervision
October 2, 2025 Underlying inflation: Separating the signal from the noise Remarks Rhys R. Mendes Ivey Business School London, Ontario Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes speaks about how the Bank of Canada assesses underlying inflation, including the use of measures of core inflation. He also touches on the renewal of the monetary policy framework, which happens in 2026. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Monetary policy communications, Monetary policy framework, Price stability Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economic models, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
October 2, 2025 Breaking down inflation Speech summary Rhys R. Mendes Ivey Business School London, Ontario Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes discusses the importance of understanding which parts of inflation are lasting and which are temporary. He also talks about the Bank of Canada’s upcoming renewal of its monetary policy framework. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Monetary policy communications, Monetary policy framework, Price stability Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
August 26, 2025 Inflation targeting: A framework for today and tomorrow Speech summary Tiff Macklem Bank of Mexico 100ᵗʰ Anniversary Seminar Mexico City, Mexico Governor Tiff Macklem discusses how inflation targeting became a leading strategy among central banks for maintaining price stability. He also talks about structural change ahead, shifts in global trade and ensuring monetary policy is fit for the future. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Central bank research, Credibility, Economic models, Inflation targets, International topics, Monetary policy and uncertainty, Monetary policy framework, Price stability Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
August 26, 2025 Flexible inflation targeting in a shock-prone world Remarks Tiff Macklem Bank of Mexico 100ᵗʰ Anniversary Seminar Mexico City, Mexico Governor Tiff Macklem discusses how inflation targeting became a leading strategy for maintaining price stability and how the Bank of Canada is ensuring its monetary policy framework is fit for future challenges. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Central bank research, Credibility, Economic models, Inflation targets, International topics, Monetary policy and uncertainty, Monetary policy framework, Price stability Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economic models, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
March 10, 2025 Price check: Inflation in Canada Sharon Kozicki, Jill Vardy, Laurence Savoie-Chabot Why prices change, and what it means for the economy. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Research Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Credibility, Expectations, Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Inflation: costs and benefits, Monetary policy framework, Monetary policy transmission, Price stability Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
February 21, 2025 Trade conflict: What can the Bank of Canada do? Speech summary Tiff Macklem Mississauga Board of Trade-Oakville Chamber of Commerce Mississauga, Ontario Governor Tiff Macklem discusses how a trade conflict would affect the Canadian economy and monetary policy. He also outlines what the Bank of Canada is focusing on as it renews its monetary policy framework. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Economic models, Housing, Inflation targets, International topics, Monetary policy and uncertainty, Monetary policy framework, Potential output, Productivity, Recent economic and financial developments, Trade integration Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
February 21, 2025 Tariffs, structural change and monetary policy Remarks Tiff Macklem Mississauga Board of Trade-Oakville Chamber of Commerce Mississauga, Ontario Governor Tiff Macklem discusses the potential impact of a trade conflict with the United States. He also launches the review of the Bank’s monetary policy framework. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Economic models, Housing, Inflation targets, International topics, Monetary policy and uncertainty, Monetary policy framework, Potential output, Productivity, Recent economic and financial developments, Trade integration Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economic models, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
December 16, 2024 Lessons for the future Speech summary Tiff Macklem Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Vancouver, British Columbia In his year-end remarks, Governor Tiff Macklem discusses what the Bank of Canada learned from the pandemic experience and outlines how the Bank is preparing for a more uncertain future. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Economic models, Expectations, Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, International topics, Monetary policy, Monetary policy communications, Monetary policy framework Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework