BOC's Poloz: Trendline for potential output for Canada about 1.5% long-term

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz is giving additional comments before financial analysts and the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations, with key quotes, via Reuters, found below.

Trendline for potential output for canada about 1.5% long-term.

Potential output on verge of growing faster than trend, just in short-term.

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