council

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The seven members of the central bank’s governing council, led by Gov. Tiff Macklem, agreed they could be patient in deciding how to respond to the economic fallout from the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Members of the governing council, which is responsible for rate-setting policy, said one of two scenarios are likely to unfold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

There was a lengthy debate on the street sign issue at the council monthly meeting at City Hall.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"Parents of children offered a place at Paxman Academy can make an application for school transport, and if the child is eligible under our transport policy, the council would provide it," it said.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Seven typed Stormville, Amendment S, and the article that popped up made Seven slap her hand over her mouth: It said that the Stormville council had been set to vote on Amendment S too.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega