How will the Bank respond to the next downturn?

The risk of a recession is arguably higher in Canada than elsewhere and the low level of interest rates limits the ability of the Bank of Canada to respond. Even if the Bank utilises unconventional policy tools, any subsequent recovery would be slow if it is not also accompanied by a strong fiscal policy response.

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