Press Releases

• December 11, 2012

  Central Bank Policy Guidance May Be Most Useful in Extraordinary Times, Says Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney

  Media Relations Toronto, Ontario

  While transparency is critical to well-functioning capital markets and effective monetary policy, forward policy guidance is best used sparingly by central banks  in normal times, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said today. In a speech to the Toronto CFA Society, the Governor discussed where policy guidance can be most effective and when it may […]

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• December 4, 2012

  Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent.

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• November 26, 2012

  Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney Appointed Governor of the Bank of England

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada announced that Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of Mark Carney as Governor of the Bank of England effective 1 July 2013.  He will serve a five-year term. Governor Carney will continue to serve in his current position until 1 June to ensure a smooth transition to the next […]

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• November 8, 2012

  Global Financial System Safer Today, But Not Yet as Safe as It Needs To Be, Says Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney

  Media Relations Montréal, Quebec

  The G-20’s ambitious financial sector reform agenda  is creating a more open, resilient global financial system, which is central to the transformation of the global economy, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said today in a speech to the Canadian Club of Montréal. The Governor provided an update of what has been accomplished and what […]

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• November 7, 2012

  Bank of Canada Issues $20 Polymer Bank Note

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced the entry into circulation of the new $20 polymer bank notes, during an official ceremony at the Canadian War Museum. Starting today, these new notes will gradually become available at financial institutions across Canada. Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney was joined at the event by Minister of Finance […]

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Topic(s): Bank notes
• October 23, 2012

  Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent.

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• October 15, 2012

  Deputy Governor Jean Boivin Appointed Associate Deputy Minister of Finance

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

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• October 15, 2012

  Policy-makers Tackling High Levels of Global Uncertainty, Says Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney

  Media Relations Nanaimo, British Columbia

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• October 14, 2012

  Statement by Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney on the Passing of Former Governor James E. Coyne

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada mourns the passing of its former Governor, James Coyne, who died on 12 October.

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• October 4, 2012

  Bank of Canada Calls for Nominations for the 2013 Fellowship and Governor’s Awards

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada calls for nominations for the 2013 Fellowship and Governor’s Awards.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): Fellowship Program