The mixed messages coming from Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz last week, which caused a stir in financial markets and the media, makes us wonder if, like most other major central banks, the Bank should publish policy meeting minutes. Releasing minutes with a short delay after policy announcements would be straightforward to do and could reduce the amount of guess work in markets, thereby improving the effectiveness of policy communication.
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