Stronger business sentiment overshadowed by external headwinds
Expectations for hiring positive
BoC governor has spoken to bankers directly about curbing their lending practices
Exports remain 8% below pre-recession levels
Rise in income inequality needs to be addressed, says senior deputy governor Tiff Macklem
Central bank says economy improving at home and abroad
Economic conditions slowly showing signs of improvement
Bank of Canada governor notes that Canadian banks are reinforcing their balance sheets to meet the Basel III requirements ahead of schedule
Housing correction would leave households with a huge debt load
Weakness south of the border is costing the Canadian economy $30 billion annually in lost exports