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Opening statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy

· Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada (Canada)

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· Tiff Macklem Wiki · Bank of Canada WikiOpening statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy

ContextOpening statement by Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, Ottawa, Ontario, 1 November 2023.

Why it mattersMacklem tells senators that core inflation is not easing enough.

Problems raised
  1. Inflation remains above target.
  2. Core inflation measures are not easing enough.
  3. Higher rates weigh on the economy.
Solutions proposed
  1. Hold the policy rate at 5%.
  2. Watch core inflation for signs of easing.
  3. Stand ready to raise rates further if needed.
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