Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz speaks to reporters

  • Confident government stimulus will show up in the data this year

Poloz was asked if a rate cut was still on the table and he pointed to those downside risks. So the answer, I suppose, is 'yes'.

  • Fundamentals are pushing Toronto housing higher but our greater concern is with the levels of indebtedness and how effectively people can services their debts
  • Contraction of energy sector appears behind us
  • Says he's more worried about downside risks