Publications

• January 30, 2008

  Annual Report 2007

  

  The year 2007 was marked by sharply increased volatility in financial and foreign exchange markets, and a widening of credit spreads. Despite financial market turbulence, the Canadian economy continued to expand, and inflation remained close to our target of 2 per cent. In this, my final Annual Report message, I begin by reviewing the economic and financial developments and challenges of the past year. I then highlight seven important ongoing challenges faced by Canada and the Bank during my seven years as Governor.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Annual Report
• January 24, 2008

  Monetary Policy Report Update – January 2008

  The Canadian economy grew broadly in line with the Bank’s expectations in the second half of 2007.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Monetary Policy Report
• January 15, 2008

  Bank of Canada Review - Winter 2007-2008

  

  Cover page

  Roman Antoninianus

  The coins form part of the National Currency Collection of the Bank of Canada.
  Photography by Gord Carter, Ottawa.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Bank of Canada Review
• January 14, 2008

  Business Outlook Survey - Winter 2007-08

  Overall, firms remain positive about the outlook, with the results of the winter survey showing little change from those of the autumn survey. Nonetheless, firms reported more uncertainty in light of recent developments, most notably the volatility in the value of the Canadian dollar.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey