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Macklem warned premiers about dangers of putting BoC's independence at risk
BY The Canadian Press, Oct 24, 2023 7:26 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
The premiers of Ontario, British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador wrote to Macklem ahead of the Bank of Canada's Sept. 6 rate decision, outlining concerns about the effects of higher rates on their residents and asking the central bank not to raise its key rate further. (Photo: The Canadian Press)
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem warned premiers who publicly asked the central bank to not raise interest rates last month that their requests could undermine the institution's independence.
The premiers of Ontario, British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador wrote to Macklem ahead of the Bank of Canada's Sept. 6 rate decision, outlining concerns about the effects of higher rates on their residents and asking the central bank not to raise its key rate further.
In a Sept. 13 letter, Macklem warned that instructions or requests from elected officials could give the impression that the Bank of Canada's independence is at risk.
The response was dated one week after the central bank governing council opted to hold its rate steady. Though Macklem acknowledged that higher interest rates are making life challenging for Canadians, he also noted that inflation, which higher interest rates are intended to combat, hurts the most vulnerable people in society.
The central bank operates independently from the federal government.
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