September 18, 2025 Making change—Accelerating payments innovation Remarks Ron Morrow CPA The One conference Ottawa, Ontario Ron Morrow, Executive Director of Payments, Supervision and Oversight, talks about innovations in the payments ecosystem. He also highlights the Bank’s new role as supervisor of payment service providers. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, Fintech, Retail payments
September 18, 2025 Cashing in on payments innovation Speech summary Ron Morrow CPA The One conference Ottawa, Ontario Executive Director of Payments, Supervision and Oversight Ron Morrow discusses advancements in how Canadians pay for things, and why Canada needs to do more to get ahead. He also explains the Bank of Canada’s new role as the regulator for payment service providers. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Currency, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, Fintech, Retail payments
September 12, 2025 The evolution of how we pay for things New technologies new payments possibilities. Learn more about how these innovations can make purchases easier, but also introduce new risks. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial stability, Fintech
September 3, 2025 What is a flexible exchange rate? Canada has a flexible exchange rate. The value of our dollar is not fixed to the value of any other currency or to a precious metal such as gold. Content Type(s): Explainers Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth
August 14, 2025 The difference between a trade surplus and a trade deficit A trade surplus and a trade deficit are both measures of a country’s balance of trade. They are a calculation of whether a country exports or imports more. Content Type(s): Explainers Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
June 18, 2025 The impact of US trade policy on jobs and inflation in Canada Remarks Tiff Macklem St. John’s Board of Trade St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Governor Tiff Macklem discusses how the trade conflict with the United States has affected the Canadian economy. He explains that restoring open trade is critical for jobs and growth, and important for prices and inflation. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
June 18, 2025 Trade, jobs and inflation Speech summary Tiff Macklem St. John’s Board of Trade St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Governor Tiff Macklem discusses the trade conflict with the United States and how it is has affected the Canadian economy. He explains that restoring open trade is important for jobs, growth and price stability in Canada. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
June 5, 2025 Reaching out for a clearer view of the economy Speech summary Sharon Kozicki C.D. Howe Institute Toronto, Ontario Speaking a day after we decided to keep the policy interest rate at 2.75%, Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki discusses how we make better decisions by looking at a variety of data and talking with Canadians. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth
May 8, 2025 Release of the Financial Stability Report Opening statement Tiff Macklem, Carolyn Rogers Ottawa, Ontario Press conference following the release of the Financial Stability Report. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, Funds management, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth
March 20, 2025 Navigating tariff uncertainty Remarks Tiff Macklem Calgary Economic Development Calgary, Alberta Governor Tiff Macklem discusses how the US trade conflict and uncertainty is hurting business and consumer confidence. He also outlines what the Bank is doing to ensure the trade conflict doesn’t cause widespread or persistent inflation. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework