The latest inflation data has brought some good news for the Bank of Canada and the Canadian economy. The inflation rate decreased from 5.9% in January to 5.2% in February indicating the measures taken by the Bank of Canada to manage inflationary pressures are having a positive impact, and reassuring development for policymakers and Canadians alike.

In an interview with BNN Bloomberg, Jean-Francois Perrault, senior vice president and chief economist at Scotiabank, has expressed confidence in the BoC’s inflation-management strategy. He believes that the bank’s decision to hold its policy rate at 4.5% on March 8 was justified. He believes that rates may still go up in the future, depending on economic developments

While we do not anticipate a policy rate cut just yet, the BoC is doing reasonably well in terms of inflationary direction, and that the current strategy is working effectively. This is a positive sign for the Canadian economy, which has been recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s worth noting that other major Canadian banks, including CIBC and BMO, have also predicted that the BoC is unlikely to lower its policy rate anytime soon,  suggesting that there is a broad consensus among economists that the central bank’s current approach is appropriate.

Overall, the latest inflation data is a positive development for Canada and the Bank of Canada. While there is still work to be done to manage inflation and ensure a stable and sustainable economy, the fact that the bank’s strategy is having an impact is cause for optimism. With economists like Perrault expressing confidence in the bank’s decisions, there is reason to believe that Canada will emerge from the current economic challenges stronger and more resilient than ever before.