Bank of Canada Cuts Policy Rate as Economy Continues to Adapt to Trade Shock
The Bank of Canada reduced its target for the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.25 per cent; the Bank Rate…
Walter Bolduc
Economist, Economic Forecasting
About
Walter Bolduc is an Economist for The Conference Board of Canada working in Economic Forecasting within the Economic Innovation team. In this role, Walter helps conduct research and analysis used for the production of diverse economic products and services, as well as provide insights into national economic news.
Past Work Experience
Before joining the CBoC, Walter recently completed his Master of Arts in Economics at Queen’s University. During his M.A. he conducted research on Canadian Central Bank auctions. Prior to this, Walter worked federally at the Liberal Research Bureau as a Special Assistant for Research.
Academic Background
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Economics, Queen’s University
Master of Arts in Economics, Queen’s University
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