Erik Ens

Erik Ens

Senior Policy Director, Bank of Canada

Erik Ens is a Senior Policy Director in the Canadian Economic Analysis Department at the Bank of Canada. As a member of the senior leadership team he helps oversee the Bank’s analysis of the Canadian economy and its research on monetary policy. In this role he led the development of the Bank’s new framework for assessing labour market conditions. Mr Ens has also played an active role in diversity and inclusion activities at the Bank, and was the founding chair of the Bank’s pride group for LGTBQ2S+ employees.

Mr. Ens joined the Bank in 2012, serving first as a Principal Economist and later as a Director in the Financial Stability Department. Prior to joining the Bank, Mr. Ens worked at the Department of Finance Canada and the Privy Council Office, where he provided advice on fiscal, financial system and macroeconomic issues.

Mr. Ens holds a Masters in Economics from the University of British Columbia.