--- title: "Bank of Canada governor to speak amid economic uncertainty" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/business/bank-of-canada-governor-to-speak-amid-economic-uncertainty" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/bank-of-canada-governor-to-speak-amid-economic-uncertainty" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/business/bank-of-canada-governor-to-speak-amid-economic-uncertainty.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/bank-of-canada-governor-to-speak-amid-economic-uncertainty" category: "Business & Economy" published: "2026-09-21T00:45:44.955Z" source_reported: "2026-09-20T23:57:01.000Z" updated: "2026-09-21T00:45:44.955Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 45 hype_score: 10 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-21T00:45:15.359164+00:00" --- # Bank of Canada governor to speak amid economic uncertainty *Key interest rate held steady as new tariffs cloud growth prospects for the coming week.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. One outlet provided a full report, while nine provided digests of the same story. - Craft 45 of 100, higher is better. The reporting clearly separates upcoming events and provides specific details for each. - Hype 10 of 100, lower is better. The language used is neutral and informative, with no sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem will deliver a speech in Halifax on Monday. - The central bank has kept its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent. - New tariffs have increased uncertainty surrounding economic growth prospects. - Several key economic events are scheduled for the upcoming week, including parliamentary return and retail sales figures. Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem is scheduled to give a speech in Halifax on Monday. The central bank recently decided to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 2.25 per cent. This decision comes amid concerns that risks for inflation have risen and that new tariffs have made economic growth prospects more uncertain. The upcoming week also includes the return of MPs to the House of Commons on Monday for the start of the fall sitting. Trade and the economy are expected to be central topics of discussion in Ottawa, particularly concerning new U.S. tariffs and Canada's response. The Elevate tech conference is set to begin in Toronto on Tuesday, with artificial intelligence anticipated to be a significant focus. On Thursday, Statistics Canada is due to release its July figures for retail sales. ## Coverage comparison ## What the coverage left out No right-rated outlet ran this story. The full report from City News mentioned an additional event: the annual Global Business Forum conference in Banff, Alberta, which starts on Thursday and brings together business, academic, and government leaders. This event was not mentioned in any of the left or centre-rated reports or digests. ## Who covered it Shares of the 8 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 63% (5) - Centre: 37% (3) - Right: 0% (0) 2 of 10 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-21T00:45:15.359164+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 2 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-21T01:15:20.572Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports highlighted Tiff Macklem's upcoming speech in Halifax on Monday and the Bank of Canada's decision to hold the key interest rate at 2.25 per cent. These reports also noted that new tariffs have increased uncertainty regarding economic growth prospects. The return of MPs to the House of Commons on Monday, with trade and the economy expected to be key discussion points, was also mentioned. The Elevate tech conference starting in Toronto on Tuesday, focusing on AI, and the release of July retail sales figures on Thursday were also included. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports focused on Tiff Macklem's scheduled speech in Halifax on Monday and the Bank of Canada's decision to maintain its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent. These reports also pointed to increased uncertainty for economic growth due to new tariffs. The return of MPs to the House of Commons on Monday, the upcoming Elevate tech conference in Toronto beginning Tuesday, and the release of July retail sales figures on Thursday were also noted as significant events for the coming week. ### Right No separate framing summary. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 4 - unknown: 2 - veryHigh: 4 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Le Devoir](https://ledevoir.com/economie/1010510/surveiller-monde-affaires) — Economy to Watch in the Business World - [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/national-business/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week-12800227) — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week - [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/national-business/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week-12800227) — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week - [City News](https://halifax.citynews.ca/2026/09/20/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week-409) — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week - [Bowen Island Undercurrent](https://bowenislandundercurrent.com/the-mix/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week-12800229) — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week - [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/national-business/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week-12800227) — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week - [Western Investor](https://westerninvestor.com/national-business/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week-12800232) — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/canada/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week/article_73f4bbee-e1e3-5852-af95-ffb1f6272d96.html) — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/business/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week/article_e825ed65-7fe0-5d50-8405-ffa794fb5229.html) — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/sci-tech/2026/09/20/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week-409) — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week ## Questions **When will the Bank of Canada governor give a speech?** Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem is scheduled to give a speech in Halifax on Monday. This event is part of a week of anticipated business and economic news. **What is the current key interest rate in Canada?** The Bank of Canada has kept its key interest rate on hold at 2.25 per cent. This rate has remained unchanged following the central bank's recent decision. **What factors are creating economic uncertainty?** New tariffs have been identified as a factor increasing uncertainty surrounding economic growth prospects. Additionally, risks for inflation have reportedly increased, contributing to the economic outlook. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/business/bank-of-canada-governor-to-speak-amid-economic-uncertainty. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Bank of Canada governor to speak amid economic uncertainty", https://mediabias.news/business/bank-of-canada-governor-to-speak-amid-economic-uncertainty