Press

• February 4, 2010

  Signs of Thaw in Corporate Attitudes Emerging, Says Governor Carney

  Media Relations Winnipeg, Manitoba

  With improvements in financial conditions, economic activity, commodity prices, and confidence, the Bank of Canada anticipates that there will be a relatively modest recovery this year in business fixed investment in Canada, and an acceleration of investment spending in 2011.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• February 4, 2010

  The Coming Thaw

  Remarks Mark Carney Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Winnipeg, Manitoba

  It is a pleasure to be here in Winnipeg. Today, I intend to elaborate on elements of the Bank of Canada's economic outlook.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• January 27, 2010

  Bank of Canada Confirms Expiration of Temporary Swap Facility with U.S. Federal Reserve

  In coordination with other central banks, the Bank of Canada confirms the expiration of its US $30 billion swap facility with the Federal Reserve on 1 February 2010. This facility, which was established to counter pressures in global funding markets, is no longer needed, given the improvements in financial market functioning seen over the past year.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
• January 21, 2010

  Release of the Monetary Policy Report

  Opening statement Mark Carney Ottawa, Ontario

  Paul and I are pleased to be here with you today to discuss the January Monetary Policy Report, which we published this morning.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• January 19, 2010

  Bank of Canada Announces the New Schedule for Bank of Canada Term PRA Operations Commencing 16 February 2010

  Further to the 15 December 2009 announcement, the Bank of Canada today releases the new schedule for the monthly Bank of Canada Term PRA operations commencing 16 February 2010 and running through to the April 2010 Fixed Announcement Date.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
• January 19, 2010

  Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1/4 per cent and reiterates conditional commitment to hold current policy rate until the end of the second quarter of 2010

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1/4 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• January 18, 2010

  Results of the 18 January 2010 Term PRA Transaction

  Results of today's term PRA operations

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
• January 15, 2010

  Bank of Canada Announces Details of its Term PRA Operation

  In accordance with the schedule of term purchase and resale agreement (PRA) auctions announced on 20 October (see schedule), the Bank of Canada announced today that it will conduct a term PRA operation

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
• January 11, 2010

  Canada's Housing Sector in Recession and Recovery: Beyond Bricks and Mortar

  Remarks David Wolf Edmonton CFA Society Edmonton, Alberta

  The beginning of a new year is a good time for reflection – a chance to look back over the past 12 months and consider what may lie ahead. Certainly, 2009 saw remarkable economic and financial upheaval around the world, which plunged Canada into a severe recession.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• January 5, 2010

  Results of the 5 January 2010 Term PRA Transaction

  The results of today's term PRA operations.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices