September 7, 2023 Economic progress report: Target in sight, but we’re not there yet Remarks Tiff Macklem Calgary Chamber of Commerce Calgary, Alberta Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem talks about the Bank’s latest interest rate announcement and what’s happening with inflation beyond the headline numbers. He also discusses why the Bank’s 2% inflation target is the right one. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Credibility, Domestic demand and components, Expectations, Firm dynamics, Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Inflation: costs and benefits, Labour markets, Monetary policy, Monetary policy framework, Monetary policy transmission, Price stability, Recent economic and financial developments
June 8, 2023 Economic progress report: Are we entering a new era of higher interest rates? Remarks Paul Beaudry Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Victoria, British Columbia Deputy Governor Paul Beaudry discusses the latest interest rate decision and suggests reasons why longer-term interest rates could remain higher than they were before the pandemic. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Central bank research, Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Domestic demand and components, Expectations, Housing, Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Interest rates, Labour markets, Monetary policy, Monetary policy transmission, Price stability, Recent economic and financial developments, Service sector
May 4, 2023 Staying the course to price stability Remarks Tiff Macklem Toronto Region Board of Trade Toronto, Ontario Governor Tiff Macklem explains how monetary policy is working to bring inflation down and outlines the challenges ahead. He also discusses recent stress in the global banking sector and how financial stability and price stability interact. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Expectations, Financial institutions, Financial stability, Financial system regulation and policies, Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, International financial markets, Monetary policy, Price stability, Service sector
March 29, 2023 The Bank of Canada’s market liquidity programs: Lessons from a pandemic Remarks Toni Gravelle National Bank Financial Services Conference Montréal, Quebec Deputy Governor Toni Gravelle speaks about market liquidity measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, and addresses recent turmoil in the US and international banking sectors. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Financial markets, Financial stability, Lender of last resort, Recent economic and financial developments
March 9, 2023 Economic progress report: Thinking globally, acting locally Remarks Carolyn Rogers Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Winnipeg, Manitoba Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers discusses the Bank’s latest interest rate decision and recent global and domestic developments, including how Canada’s economic and inflation experience compares with other countries. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Domestic demand and components, Firm dynamics, Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Interest rates, International topics, Labour markets, Monetary policy, Price stability, Recent economic and financial developments
February 16, 2023 No two ways about it: Why the Bank is committed to getting back to 2% Remarks Paul Beaudry Alberta School of Business Edmonton, Alberta Deputy Governor Paul Beaudry discusses the benefits of being near the Bank’s 2% inflation target and the dangers of straying from it for too long. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Exchange rates, Inflation targets
February 7, 2023 Monetary policy at work Remarks Tiff Macklem CFA Québec Québec, Québec Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem explains how recent interest rate increases work their way through the Canadian economy to slow demand and bring inflation down. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Domestic demand and components, Exchange rates, Inflation and prices, Interest rates, Monetary policy, Monetary policy transmission, Recent economic and financial developments
December 12, 2022 Putting the resolute in resolutions: Looking ahead to lower inflation Remarks Tiff Macklem Business Council of British Columbia Vancouver, British Columbia Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem discusses the important lessons from 2022 and explains what the Bank is doing to restore price stability for Canadians. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Inflation and prices, Interest rates, International topics, Monetary policy, Recent economic and financial developments
December 8, 2022 Economic progress report: More transparency in uncertain times Remarks Sharon Kozicki Urban Development Institute of Quebec Montréal, Quebec Speaking a day after the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate decision, Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki discusses the current state of the economy and talks about how the Bank is improving both its use of data and the way we communicate with Canadians. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Interest rates, Monetary policy and uncertainty
November 22, 2022 Financial stability in times of uncertainty Remarks Carolyn Rogers Young Canadians in Finance Ottawa, Ontario Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers discusses the Bank’s work to monitor risks and vulnerabilities in Canada’s financial system and support greater financial stability. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Financial stability, Housing, Inflation and prices, Recent economic and financial developments