Explainers

• April 5, 2021

  Understanding how monetary policy works

  It takes time for our policy decisions to filter—or be transmitted—through the economy and financial system.

  Content Type(s): Explainers Research Topic(s): Monetary policy
• August 13, 2020

  Understanding inflation targeting

  At the Bank of Canada, we aim to keep inflation close to 2 percent.

  Content Type(s): Explainers Research Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Inflation targets
• August 13, 2020

  Understanding inflation

  Inflation is a persistent rise in the average level of prices over time.

  Content Type(s): Explainers Research Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Inflation: costs and benefits
• August 13, 2020

  Understanding exchange rates

  The foreign exchange market determines how much the Canadian dollar is worth. At the Bank of Canada, we very rarely intervene to support its value.

  Content Type(s): Explainers Research Topic(s): Exchange rates
• January 31, 2020

  Understanding money in the 21^st century

  Here's what money does—and how we’re handling it in the digital age.

  Content Type(s): Explainers Research Topic(s): Bank notes, Digital currencies and fintech