Thank you, Mr. Chair.
The issue I'd like to discuss may seem a little unexpected today, but it is just as relevant. I'm talking about the central bank's role in ensuring a stable financial system. It's funny because you just talked about that. The central bank's primary function is to control inflation, fostering confidence among investors and within the economy and thereby ensuring medium- and long-term growth.
You are one of the few public policy-makers who have to play that role in the medium and long terms, unlike lawmakers and parliamentarians.
Climate change poses a fundamental risk to our economy and the stability of our financial system. I commend you on the publication entitled “Assessing Climate Change Risks to Our Financial System”, which came out in January.
I'd like to know where we stand, given that other major economies have examined the issue and incorporated climate risks into their financial systems, despite the pandemic. Where is our central bank on the issue?