Financial System Review Article
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                    December 23, 2004Bank of Canada Lender-of-Last-Resort PoliciesThe Bank of Canada has distinct roles as a lender of last resort. This article outlines how and under what circumstances the Bank can routinely provide liquidity to facilitate payment settlement, as well as the various ways it can respond in more exceptional situations.