The fundamental objective is to create a resilient, global financial system that efficiently supports worldwide economic growth. The system must be robust to shocks, dampening rather than amplifying their impact on the real economy. BIS Review 13/2010  3  demand and consumer spending will provide important impetus this year.
6 Owing to the improved financial and economic conditions, 2010 should mark the hand-off from growth that is heavily influenced by public policy to growth that is largely determined by the private sector. By next year, the private sector should be the sole contributor to domestic demand growth in Canada. Canada’s corporate sector begins with a number of advantages.