May 22, 2020 Our COVID-19 response: Policy actions Timothy Lane In the days and weeks since the COVID-19 pandemic came to Canada, the Bank of Canada has been taking action to ensure our economy and financial system are weathering the unprecedented shock of the shutdown. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Research Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth
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 Research Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Credit and credit aggregates, Credit risk management, Domestic demand and components, Financial institutions, Financial markets, Financial services, Financial stability, Fiscal policy, Housing, Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Interest rates, International financial markets, Labour markets, Lender of last resort, Market structure and pricing, Monetary policy, Monetary policy and uncertainty, Monetary policy implementation, Monetary policy transmission, Productivity, Recent economic and financial developments, Service sector, Trade integration 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 Research Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Credit and credit aggregates, Credit risk management, Domestic demand and components, Financial institutions, Financial markets, Financial services, Financial stability, Fiscal policy, Housing, Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Interest rates, International financial markets, Labour markets, Lender of last resort, Market structure and pricing, Monetary policy, Monetary policy and uncertainty, Monetary policy implementation, Monetary policy transmission, Productivity, Recent economic and financial developments, Service sector, Trade integration 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 Research Topic(s): Credit and credit aggregates, Financial markets, Financial stability, Financial system regulation and policies, Recent economic and financial developments 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 Research Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Financial institutions, Financial markets, Monetary policy and uncertainty, Monetary policy transmission, Recent economic and financial developments Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth
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 Research Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Financial stability, Monetary policy, Recent economic and financial developments Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation targeting framework
March 27, 2020 Press Conference Opening Statement – March 27, 2020 Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz Ottawa, Ontario This unscheduled rate decision brings the policy rate to its effective lower bound, to provide support to the Canadian financial system and to the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements Research Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation targeting framework
March 18, 2020 Press Conference Opening Statement – March 18, 2020 Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada has been working hard to ensure the financial system has sufficient liquidity so that credit continues to be available to businesses and households. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements Research Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth
March 13, 2020 Press Conference Opening Statement – March 13, 2020 Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada is contributing to the collective effort to support the Canadian economy and financial system, and to ensure credit channels remain open. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements Research Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation targeting framework
March 5, 2020 Economic Progress Report: We All Have Work to Do Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Women in Capital Markets Toronto, Ontario Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses the Bank’s latest interest rate announcement as well as Canada’s labour market—an important source of economic resilience. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Interest rates, Labour markets, Monetary policy, Recent economic and financial developments Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework