Canadian Business World: Key Events Looming
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem will give a speech in Halifax on Monday, providing insight into the central bank's stance on inflation and economic growth. The Bank of Canada recently kept its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent but noted that risks for inflation have increased and new tariffs have made economic prospects more uncertain.
The MPs will return to the House of Commons on Monday as the fall sitting begins, with trade and the economy expected to be top of mind. They will deal with new U.S. tariffs and Canada's response.
The Elevate tech conference starts in Toronto on Tuesday, focusing on AI and its impact on the world. The conference comes amid an ongoing debate over the speed of AI development and safety.