October 29, 2024 – For the first time, Canadian policymakers have access to a real neutral rate yield curve, introduced in a new C.D. Howe Institute report that refines the understanding of monetary policy’s impact on the economy.
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Read moreOctober 22, 2024 – The Bank of Canada’s monetary policy framework has gradually evolved over time. The shift in the Bank’s policy response has contributed to the delayed interest rate hikes that exacerbated post-pandemic inflationary pressures.
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Read moreOctober 10, 2024 – The 2024 federal budget predicts it will rake in an extra $8.8 billion in personal income taxes over five years thanks to the capital gains tax increase. But a new analysis from the C.D. Howe Institute finds Ottawa could take in more than $5 billion less.
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Read moreOctober 1, 2024 – Canada is blessed with a stable banking system with no failures of any significance for nearly 30 years. But a new paper by Mark Zelmer suggests that there are storm clouds on the horizon of the global financial system and that regulators in our country need to adapt. …
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