Financial markets

• February 25, 2020

  Money and Payments in the Digital Age

  Remarks Timothy Lane CFA Montréal FinTech RDV2020 Montréal, Quebec

  Deputy Governor Timothy Lane explains how the Bank of Canada is preparing for a future where Canadians may need a digital currency issued by their central bank.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial markets, Fintech
• November 12, 2019

  Cyber Security: Breaking Down Barriers

  Remarks Filipe Dinis Information Technology Association of Canada Toronto, Ontario

  Chief Operating Officer Filipe Dinis discusses the need for greater collaboration across sectors to enhance Canada’s cyber resiliency.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability
• June 17, 2019

  Flexible Exchange Rates, Commodity Prices and Price Stability

  Remarks Lawrence L. Schembri Economics Society of Northern Alberta (ESNA) Edmonton, Alberta

  Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri speaks before the Economics Society of Northern Alberta (ESNA).

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
• June 17, 2019

  The merits of a floating exchange rate

  Speech summary Lawrence L. Schembri Economics Society of Northern Alberta (ESNA) Edmonton, Alberta

  Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri explains how Canada’s monetary policy framework—inflation targeting underpinned by a flexible exchange rate—has proved to be the most durable in the post-war period.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation targeting framework
• May 30, 2019

  Economic Progress Report: Investing in Growth

  Remarks Carolyn A. Wilkins Calgary Chamber of Commerce Calgary, Alberta

  Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins talks about the importance of business investment to the Canadian economy and reviews the latest interest rate decision.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
• May 16, 2019

  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 Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, Fintech, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth
• May 6, 2019

  Risk Sharing, Flexibility and the Future of Mortgages

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Canadian Credit Union Association and Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Winnipeg, Manitoba

  Governor Poloz talks about Canada’s housing market and how the mortgage market could evolve to give Canadians more choice, make the economy more flexible and lower the level of financial system risk.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability
• February 6, 2019

  Taking Precautions: The Canadian Approach to Foreign Reserves Management

  Remarks Timothy Lane Peterson Institute for International Economics Washington, D.C.

  Deputy Governor Timothy Lane discusses how Canada manages its foreign exchange reserves.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, Funds management
• 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 Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
• June 27, 2018

  Let Me Be Clear: From Transparency to Trust and Understanding

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Victoria, British Columbia

  Governor Poloz talks about how the Bank is improving communications with the public and helping financial markets understand its monetary policy approach.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation targeting framework