Press Releases

• November 9, 2011

  Bank of Canada Releases Background Information on Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today released the document Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target: Background Information, which summarizes the key elements of Canada's inflation-targeting framework.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 8, 2011

  Joint Statement of the Government of Canada and the Bank of Canada on the Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The primary objective of Canada's monetary policy is to enhance the well-being of Canadians by contributing to sustained economic growth, rising levels of employment and improved living standards.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 8, 2011

  Global Liquidity Is Having a Major Impact on Financial Stability and Economic Growth, Says Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney

  Media Relations London, United Kingdom

  Large, abrupt fluctuations in global liquidity are having a major impact on global financial stability and economic growth, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said today in a speech to the Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce. “Over the medium term, the continuation of such extreme liquidity cycles could ultimately threaten open capital markets and a […]

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 4, 2011

  Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney Appointed Chairman of Financial Stability Board

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney has been named Chairman of the Financial Stability Board (FSB).

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 1, 2011

  Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Special Adviser

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of David T. Beers as Special Adviser to the Governor. Mr. Beers, who is currently Global Head, Sovereign and International Public Finance Ratings at Standard & Poor’s, will serve for an 18-month term, beginning on 1 February 2012.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• October 25, 2011

  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.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• September 25, 2011

  Financial System Reform Initiatives Mark Real Progress, Says Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of Canada

  Media Relations Washington, D.C.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• September 20, 2011

  Global Economic Environment Presents Significant Challenges and Opportunities for Canada

  Media Relations Saint John, New Brunswick

  Recent changes in the global economic environment present both significant challenges and opportunities for Canada, Governor Mark Carney said in a speech to the Saint John Board of Trade.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• September 13, 2011

  Bank of Canada Calls for Nominations for the 2012 Fellowship and Governor’s Awards

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada calls for nominations for the 2012 Fellowship and Governor’s Awards.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): Fellowship Program
• September 7, 2011

  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.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases