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Read full speech on bis.org ↗ContextYear-end speech by the Governor of the Bank of Canada to the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal.
Why it mattersThe Bank of Canada Governor announces a 2026 review of how it uses flexible inflation targeting.
Problems raised
- AI, climate, trade and geopolitics make economies more shock-prone.
- US tariffs hit steel, aluminium, autos and lumber.
- Uncertainty weighs on investment.
Solutions proposed
- Review how flexible inflation targeting is used.
- Renew the monetary policy framework in 2026.
- Keep inflation low and stable in a shock-prone world.