December 6, 2018 Governor Poloz speaks on financial vulnerabilities and risks to the economy Speech summary Stephen S. Poloz CFA - Toronto Toronto, Ontario In his final speech of 2018, Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses the vulnerabilities and risks in Canada’s financial system as well as Canadian and global economic developments. He explains how all this was taken into account in the December interest rate decision. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Financial stability, Housing, Monetary policy, Recent economic and financial developments Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
November 20, 2018 Choosing the Best Monetary Policy Framework for Canada Remarks Carolyn A. Wilkins McGill University Max Bell School of Public Policy Montréal, Quebec Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins discusses public policy issues around monetary policy frameworks and how those issues have become more complex in the post-global financial crisis world. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Central bank research, Fiscal policy, Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Interest rates, Monetary policy framework Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economic models, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation targeting framework
November 5, 2018 Making Sense of Markets Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Canada–UK Chamber of Commerce London, United Kingdom Governor Poloz discusses how the Bank uses financial market information in its monetary policy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Asset pricing, Financial markets, Interest rates, Monetary policy, Recent economic and financial developments Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
October 31, 2018 Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce Ottawa, Ontario Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and committee members. Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins and I are pleased to be with you today to discuss the Bank’s Monetary Policy Report. At the time of our last appearance in April, our message was about the considerable economic progress that we had seen. We explained that after a lacklustre start […] Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements Research Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Monetary policy, Monetary policy transmission, Recent economic and financial developments Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
October 30, 2018 Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Ottawa, Ontario Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and committee members. Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins and I are pleased to be with you today to discuss the Bank’s Monetary Policy Report. At the time of our last appearance in April, our message was about the considerable economic progress that we had seen. We explained that after a lacklustre start […] Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements Research Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Monetary policy, Monetary policy transmission, Recent economic and financial developments Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
October 25, 2018 Money for Nothing? A Central Banker’s Take on Cryptoassets Presentation Carolyn A. Wilkins Princeton University Princeton, New Jersey Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins discusses cryptoassets and the key questions they pose for central banks. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Presentations Research Topic(s): Digital currencies and fintech Subject(s): Currency, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial stability, Fintech, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth
October 16, 2018 Keeping the financial system healthy Joshua Slive, Donald Coletti We are all better off if the financial system can weather a storm or two. And every one of us plays a role in keeping it that way. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Research Topic(s): Credit risk management, Financial stability, Financial system regulation and policies, International topics, Sectoral balance sheet Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth
September 28, 2018 The benefits of freer trade Stephen Murchison, Alex Chernoff Freer trade lowers prices and boosts economies, yet not everyone benefits equally. Fair policies are essential for balanced growth and widespread prosperity. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Research Topic(s): Balance of payments and components, Development economics, International topics, Recent economic and financial developments, Trade integration Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economic models, Economy/Economic growth
September 28, 2018 Welcome to The Economy, Plain and Simple Donald Coletti The economy starts with you. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Research Topic(s): Credibility, Monetary policy communications, Recent economic and financial developments Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth
September 27, 2018 Technological Disruption and Opportunity Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Atlantic Provinces Economics Council and Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce Moncton, New Brunswick Governor Poloz talks about how new digital technologies create opportunities in the economy and affect how the Bank conducts monetary policy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Domestic demand and components, Inflation and prices, Labour markets, Monetary policy, Potential output, Productivity Subject(s): Financial system, Fintech, Monetary policy, Economic models, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation