Boc Cuts Potential Output Estimate to Midpoint of 1.5 Pct for 2016 and 2017 from Previous 1.8 Pct; sees 1.6 Pct by 2019

Boc: Potential Output Growth expected to be Weaker As Economy Adjusts to Lower Commodity Prices, Weaker Business Investment

Boc sees Q1 Total Cpi 1.5 Pct, unchanged from Previous, Q2 1.3 Pct, up from 1.1 Pct; Core Q1 at 1.9 Pct from 2.0 Pct, Q2 unchanged at 2.0 Pct

Boc: Total Cpi Likely to Ease Further Before Returning to 2 Pct Target As Effects of Exchange Rate Pass-Through, Lower Energy Prices Unwind

Boc Cuts U.s. 2016 Gdp Forecast to 2.0 Pct from 2.4 Pct; sees World Growth 3.0 Pct from Previous 3.3 Pct