Grahame Johnson

Grahame Johnson was appointed Executive Director, Policy at the Bank of Canada in February 2026. In this role he oversees the Bank’s economic and financial sector analysis and research, and its function as fiscal agent for the Government of Canada. He previously served as Advisor to the Governor, advising on monetary policy operations, balance sheet management and capital market forums, and as Assistant Deputy Minister at Finance Canada. He joined the Bank in 2001 and has led its Financial Markets, Banking and Payments, and Financial Stability departments. He holds a commerce degree from Queen’s University and the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.