November 26, 2024 Keeping inflation at 2% Speech summary Rhys R. Mendes Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island In his first public speech as a deputy governor, Rhys Mendes explains why higher interest rates were needed to get inflation back down to the 2% target and why we want it to stay there. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Credibility, Expectations, Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Interest rates, Monetary policy, Monetary policy communications, Price stability Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
November 26, 2024 Sticking the landing: Keeping inflation at 2% Remarks Rhys R. Mendes Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes discusses how monetary policy worked to bring inflation back down to target and why the Bank wants inflation to stay close to 2%. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Credibility, Expectations, Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Interest rates, Monetary policy, Monetary policy communications, Price stability Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economic models, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
November 6, 2024 Finding balance in the mortgage market Speech summary Carolyn Rogers Economic Club of Canada Toronto, Ontario Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers talks about Canada’s mortgage market and how it has evolved over time. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Financial institutions, Financial services, Financial stability, Financial system regulation and policies, Housing, Monetary policy transmission Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
September 24, 2024 Economic growth during uncertain times Remarks Tiff Macklem IIF-CBA Forum Toronto, Ontario Governor Tiff Macklem discusses global uncertainty, and the Bank of Canada’s role in mitigating and managing risks to our economy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Financial stability, Inflation and prices, Interest rates, International topics, Monetary policy and uncertainty, Recent economic and financial developments Subject(s): Currency, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
September 20, 2024 Artificial intelligence, the economy and central banking Remarks Tiff Macklem National Bureau of Economic Research, Economics of Artificial Intelligence Conference Toronto, Ontario Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem discusses how artificial intelligence could impact the economy, and outlines some of the implications for monetary policy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Central bank research, Financial stability, Inflation and prices, Labour markets, Monetary policy and uncertainty, Productivity Subject(s): Currency, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
September 10, 2024 Global trade in a changing world Speech summary Tiff Macklem Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce London, United Kingdom Governor Tiff Macklem talks about how geopolitical, economic and social forces are changing global trade. He also discusses how Canada can benefit from trade shifts and prepare for future supply shocks. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): International topics, Service sector, Trade integration Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
September 10, 2024 Rewired, recast and redirected: Global trade and implications for Canada Remarks Tiff Macklem Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce London, United Kingdom Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem discuss shifts in the global trade environment and outlines the challenges and opportunities for Canada. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): International topics, Service sector, Trade integration Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
August 27, 2024 How high productivity helps fight inflation Higher productivity helps keep prices down and wages up. It gives workers more money to spend and increases the value they get when they spend it. And it allows businesses to weather cost increases without having to raise prices. All together, these factors drive economic growth. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Research Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Productivity Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
July 9, 2024 What drives up the price of groceries Weather, energy prices, and labour and import costs all contribute to higher grocery prices Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Research Topic(s): Exchange rates, Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Labour markets Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
June 24, 2024 Workers, jobs, growth and inflation—Today and tomorrow Remarks Tiff Macklem Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Winnipeg, Manitoba Governor Tiff Macklem explains why Canada’s labour market has had a fairly smooth adjustment to slowing economic growth. He also discusses Canada’s labour market advantages and the challenge of improving productivity growth and investment. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Labour markets, Monetary policy, Productivity Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economic models, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework