Canadian banking executives spoke at a conference in Toronto
More than two-thirds of Canadians held back from borrowing money last year
Report examines household debt and the lessons for monetary policy
Elevated risks to the banking system include high levels of indebtedness and global trade tensions
The bank reported $1.19 billion of net profit in Q4
CIBC and Bank of Nova Scotia anticipate central bank will lower rates in 2020
Despite economic concerns, 75% of business owners plan to invest in innovation in the year ahead
An inverted curve foretells a recession. But the arrival, duration and depth of that recession are another matter
Urban starts increased by 2% during the month
"You can't keep your blinders on," CIBC's Victor Dodig told a conference Wednesday