Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz takes questions on the economic implications of legalized pot, the central bank's communications strategies, and interest rates.
The Liberal government has been fielding a lot of complaints about controversial proposed tax reforms — and now the premiers are taking a turn as they gather in Ottawa to meet Justin Trudeau.
The Bank of Canada's governor says there is increasing evidence of speculation in Toronto's hot housing market, where the average price of a detached house has surpassed the $1.5-million mark.
Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz on March 28, 2017 makes a case for a policy mix frequently promoted by the federal government, an openness to more foreign investment, immigration and free trade.
The severity of the risks associated with a sharp correction in real estate prices in Vancouver and Toronto as well as from household financial stress has risen.