· Tiff Macklem Wiki · Bank of Canada WikiOpening statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy
Read full speech on bis.org ↗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 May 2024.
Why it mattersMacklem tells senators that the conditions for cutting are getting closer but not yet met.
Problems raised
- Inflation remained above target.
- Demand and supply were unbalanced.
- Wages and pricing behaviour matter.
Solutions proposed
- Hold the rate at 5%.
- Watch demand-supply balance and expectations.
- Track wage growth and pricing.