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• November 7, 2019

  2019 Bank of Canada Annual Conference: Learning About The Digital Economy

  Conference held on November 7 and 8, 2019.

  Content Type(s): Conferences and workshops

• 2018 Bitcoin Omnibus Survey: Awareness and Usage

  Staff Discussion Paper 2019-10 Christopher Henry, Kim Huynh, Gradon Nicholls, Mitchell Nicholson

  The Bank of Canada continues to use the Bitcoin Omnibus Survey (BTCOS) to monitor trends in Canadians’ awareness, ownership and use of Bitcoin. The most recent iteration was conducted in late 2018, following an 85 percent decline in the price of Bitcoin throughout the year.

  Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers Topic(s): Bank notes, Digital currencies and fintech, Econometric and statistical methods JEL Code(s): C, C1, C12, E, E4, O, O5, O51

• Cashless Bank Branches in Canada

  Staff Analytical Note 2019-29 Walter Engert, Ben Fung

  Cashless or tellerless bank branches have proliferated in several countries in recent years. In a cashless bank branch, teller or counter services such as cash withdrawals, deposits and cheque-cashing are not available.

  Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff analytical notes Topic(s): Bank notes, Digital currencies and fintech, Financial services JEL Code(s): E, E4, E41, E42, E5, E51
• October 31, 2019

  Research Update - October 2019

  This monthly newsletter features the latest research publications by Bank of Canada economists including external publications and working papers published on the Bank of Canada’s website.

  Content Type(s): Staff research, Research newsletters
• October 30, 2019

  Monetary Policy Report Press Conference Opening Statement

  Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz Ottawa, Ontario

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses key issues involved in the Governing Council’s deliberations about the policy rate decision and the MPR.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• October 30, 2019

  Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¾ percent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 percent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ percent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• October 30, 2019

  Monetary Policy Report – October 2019

  

  The Bank projects that Canadian economy will grow by 1.5 percent this year, 1.7 percent in 2020 and 1.8 percent in 2021.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Monetary Policy Report
• October 24, 2019

  New exhibition, Luck and Lore, opens at the Bank of Canada Museum

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada Museum is inviting Ottawa residents and visitors to come see its new exhibition.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• October 24, 2019

  How Canadians pay for things

  

  Kim Huynh

  From cash to contactless cards—what’s in our wallets?

  Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Bank notes, Digital currencies and fintech, Financial services
• October 22, 2019

  Business Outlook Survey—Autumn 2019

  Results from the autumn Business Outlook Survey indicate that business sentiment improved slightly, but regional differences are more pronounced. Positive views in Central Canada contrast with widespread weakness in the Prairies.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey