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Calgary’s economy expected to fare better than rest of Canada, with some headwindsStephen Poloz, former governor of the Bank of Canada and one of the speakers at Wednesday’s announcement, warned against being overconfident with the projections.CanadaNov 2, 2023
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Does high government spending fuel inflation? Economists says ‘it’s more complicated’While most fiscal experts agree that government spending can fuel inflation, economic research suggests the link between the two is more complex.CanadaJun 19, 2023
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The West Block – Episode 7, Season 11Watch the full episode of The West Block with host Abigail Bimman – December 12, 2021.CanadaDec 12, 2021
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William and Kate land in California for whirlwind trip, following tour of Canada<p> Hollywood gets ready to welcome royal couple for tightly scripted weekend LOS ANGELES, Calif. - They've been roundly cheered but occasionally jeered on their first foreign trip since they were married. But will Britain's Prince William and the former Kate Middleton now be revered when they arrive in Tinselt</p>WorldJul 8, 2011
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Prince William, Kate to make recreational side trip on Los Angeles business visitThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are making a recreational detour on their busy weekend business trip to Los Angeles on Saturday to attend a charity polo match near the swanky seaside city of Santa Barbara.Jul 9, 2011
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Will and Kate’s royal tour highlightsPrince William and Kate Middleton have dazzled royal watchers during their tour of Canada and the U.S. Here are some highlights from their visit.Jul 10, 2011
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Canada export agency pays out $358 million in claims due to Arab Spring unrestOTTAWA - Canada's export development agency paid out $358 million in claims last year — almost seven times more than in 2011 — as a result of losses suffered by Canadian firms due to the Arab Spring revolts.PoliticsMar 6, 2013
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CERB-style program will ease burden on central bank during future economic shocks: governorMore than 8.1 million workers have applied for the $2,000-a-month benefit since it became available at the beginning of April, with payments now totalling over $38.4 billion.HealthMay 21, 2020
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Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz to chair Ivey Business School advisory councilPoloz will replace Ray Tanguay, retired chairman of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc., who had been chair since November 2014.EducationJun 15, 2020
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Tiff Macklem named new Bank of Canada governor amid COVID-19 pandemicCanada's central bank faces a leadership transition in the middle of the national health emergency.MoneyMay 1, 2020
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Bank of Canada stimulus actions should reach average Canadian: Stephen PolozFor the recovery to really take off, stimulus actions need to "reach the ultimate borrower," he said.CanadaApr 30, 2020
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New stimulus measure ‘not on table’ despite recession concern: OliverFinance minister says no need for stimulus measures such as quantitative easing, despite concerns that the country may have fallen into a recession.CanadaJul 22, 2015
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Bank of Canada to make interest rate announcementThe Bank of Canada will release its latest monetary policy report this morning - a document expected to explore the economic damage inflicted by falling oil prices.MoneyJan 21, 2015
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Plunging oil prices prompt sudden rate cut from Bank of CanadaUnexpected cut is in response to the recent sharp drop in oil prices which are having a 'negative' effect on economy, bank says.CanadaJan 21, 2015
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Harper government braces for grilling on oil price plunge, sputtering economyPrime Minister Stephen Harper is trying to set the tone for Monday's resumption of Parliament by vowing his government will focus on jobs and economic securityCanadaJan 25, 2015
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Here’s what’s keeping Canada’s central bankers up at nightThe Bank of Canada is worried about three 'vulnerabilities' that could send the economy reeling. Here's the details.CanadaDec 10, 2014
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Bank of Canada governor addresses dropping commodity prices in CalgaryBank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz spoke to a Calgary audience on Monday afternoon, saying dropping commodity prices should not deter long-term investments in the resource sector.CanadaSep 21, 2015
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What Canadians need to know about negative interest ratesNegative rates are weird and highly experimental, experts say. But since Canada has said it could use them, it's important to understand what they are and why they're useful.CanadaDec 9, 2015
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Canada must ride out low loonie, cheap oil, central bank chief saysThe Bank of Canada says overcoming the economic suffering inflicted by the commodity-price shock essentially boils down to one main option: ride it out.CanadaJan 7, 2016
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Expedited infrastructure spending consideredThe federal government is considering speeding up their infrastructure spending, in hopes of jump-starting a sluggish economy.MoneyJan 13, 2016