The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced that Stephen Poloz will be appointed Governor of the Bank of Canada, effective June 3, 2013. Mr. Poloz will replace Mark Carney, who has accepted the role of Governor of the Bank of England. “Stephen Poloz has a long and distinguished career in the public and private sectors with 30 years experience in financial markets, forecasting and economic policy,” said Minister Flaherty. “I am confident he has the skills and experience required to lead the Bank of Canada at a time of global economic uncertainty.” Mr. Poloz comes to the Bank of Canada from Export ... (full story)