Inflation

• November 27, 2024

  Learning more about Indigenous economies

  

  Indigenous businesses make a valuable contribution to Canada’s economy, but we still have much to learn about what makes them distinct.

  Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
• 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework