BIS central bankers’ speeches  1  have broad implications, including for monetary policy. This is what I would like to discuss today. Current demographic situation Let’s first quickly remind ourselves of the facts. When we think of population aging, we immediately think of the baby boomers who are just starting to retire.
Canada did indeed have the most sizable baby boom among the G-7 countries, and it is certainly an important demographic phenomenon (Chart 2). But as someone who has come of age in the shadow of the baby boom, let me say this: baby boomers, this is not just about you.