Tiff Macklem

• Iran conflict has increased financial and energy market volatility: Macklem

  The head of the Bank of Canada warns new players in global debt markets aren't as closely monitored as traditional banks, which could drive new risks in a period of uncertainty.

  Economy

  Mar 4
  
• Budget’s impact on Canadian economy will depend on ‘execution’: Macklem

  The Bank of Canada governor told MPs he believes the budget got the diagnosis right on what ails the Canadian economy: flagging productivity and low investment levels.

  Economy

  Nov 5, 2025
  
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• ‘Trade is under attack,’ Macklem says. Here’s what he urges Canada must do

  Tiff Macklem said Canada could undertake several policy measures to tackle the headwinds from the trade war imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2025
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• Canada’s economy managed a soft landing. That might not last, warns Macklem

  Speaking in Calgary, Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said that while the Canadian economy entered 2025 on strong footing, the outlook for the year is not rosy.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2025
• Bank of Canada governor’s tariff warning: ‘There won’t be a bounceback’

  Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said the shock from U.S. tariffs would be very different from the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2025
• Bank of Canada head says ‘shock-prone world’ shows need for productivity

  Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said productivity has been a longstanding problem in Canada, which is a risk to GDP and can add to inflationary pressures.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2024
• After Bank of Canada’s oversized cut, is lower and faster the new pace?

  Wednesday’s decision is the fourth consecutive drop in interest rates since June and is the Bank of Canada's largest rate cut since 2009, outside the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Money

  Oct 23, 2024
• The Bank of Canada is ‘scaling down’ plans for a possible digital loonie

  For now, the Bank of Canada is shifting away from preparations for a possible central bank digital currency amid the lack of a 'compelling case' for the technology.

  Money

  Sep 24, 2024
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• Bank of Canada hopes job growth will ‘pick up’ amid rate cuts: Macklem

  Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the health of the labour market is one consideration feeding into the central bank's interest rate decisions.

  Economy

  Sep 10, 2024
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• The Bank of Canada cut rates again. Here’s why, and what’s next

  The Bank of Canada is continuing to cut its benchmark interest rate, lowering the cost of borrowing as inflation increasingly looks to be under control.

  Money

  Sep 4, 2024