Thank you for coming today, Mr. Carney.
At present, the main goal of your institution is still controlling inflation. However, the current climate of economic stagnation in Canada suggests a few problems, specifically, a major deficit in the balance of payments, low productivity, a lack of investment, higher unemployment, marked by a drop in the participation rate of the population. Finally, debt levels are so high that they limit the possibility of consumer growth. All of this information indicates that we must continue to support and even stimulate the Canadian economy.
Paradoxically, other central banks have introduced additional policy measures to provide monetary easing and promote economic growth. In this regard, I would like to know your thoughts on such interventions to promote economic growth. Could you give us any advice regarding fiscal policies to promote investment? This is a really important factor in addressing many of the problems facing the Canadian economy.