The Canadian case Canada exports a wide range of commodities, representing about 45 per cent of our exports (Chart 1 and Chart 2). Consequently, their prices, whether it is for oil, gold or wheat, are critically important, both to the success of Canadian exporters and to the Canadian economy more broadly.
Takako Masai: Economic activity, prices, and monetary policy in Japan Speech by Mr Takako Masai, Member of the Policy Board of the Bank of Japan, at a meeting with business leaders, Ehime, 31 August 2017. * * *  I. Developments in economic activity and prices I would like to start my speech with a look at developments in economic activity and prices.