Bank of Canada head Tiff Macklem says mandate should evolve in a 'shock-prone' world
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OTTAWA — Tiff Macklem is wearing an Edmonton Oilers pin as he reflects on coming very close to beating big odds.
It's a significant day for the governor of the Bank of Canada. He's just laid out his reasons to the entire country and a global audience for keeping the central bank's benchmark interest rate steady for a second straight time.
That night is also Game 1 of the NHL's Stanley Cup finals. Macklem ends his press conference with a hearty 'Go Oilers!'
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