Wilkins also chiming in...

Poloz:

  • Debt levels and economy change sensitivity to rates
  • risks of elevated household debt are top of Bank of Canada's mind
  • elevated debt levels raise vulnerability to other shocks
  • debt is second-quarter consequence policy
  • Canada government debt levels are low
  • trade deficit reflects a strong economy
  • Economy operating close to potential for the first time in years

Wilkins:

  • We think wages will continue to increase