Lawrence Schembri: Wood, wheat, wheels and the web - historical pivots and future prospects for Canadian exports

Remarks by Mr Lawrence Schembri, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, at the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 8 November 2016.

The views expressed in this speech are those of the speaker and not the view of the BIS.

Introduction

Thank you for that kind introduction. It's always a pleasure to visit Halifax. And thank you to the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies for the opportunity to speak here today. The research papers you publish on economic and social issues are thoughtful contributions to the public discourse.