Innovation is expected to boost productivity but it will likely bring job losses and greater income inequality
Central bank highlights stronger growth and persistent risks
Periods that saw Canada turn inwards have rarely led to success
The introduction of carbon-pricing programs are expected to have only one-off impacts on inflation rates
The central bank used slightly stronger language when referring to U.S. uncertainties
Public oversight should avoid slowing progress in a fast-growing area that brings many benefits
The central bank’s monetary policy reports will no longer include projections for its core inflation measures
The Bank of Canada governor says it can take up to two years for a change in interest rates to have its full effect on inflation
Central bank warns of ‘consequences’ if Trump protectionist policies materialize
Updated economic projections are unlikely to factor in any potential repercussions for Canada from Trump’s promises in areas like taxation, trade and tariffs