Publications

• June 24, 2020

  Bank of Canada contributes to new publications by the Network for Greening the Financial System

  As a member of the Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), the Bank of Canada contributed to three publications that aim to improve global understanding of the impact of climate change on the financial system and world economy.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Financial System Hub articles Topic(s): Climate change, Economic models, Financial stability, International topics, Monetary policy
• June 10, 2020

  Our COVID-19 response: Keeping markets liquid

  Toni Gravelle

  When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Canada, the Bank of Canada acted quickly. We needed to make sure the financial system worked well enough that credit could continue to flow. That meant addressing shortages of liquidity in financial markets—the backbone for lending and borrowing in the economy.

  Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
• May 27, 2020

  What’s behind your mortgage rate

  

  Yang Xu, Yi Zheng

  Here’s what determines the interest rate on your mortgage—and why that rate can go up and down.

  Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Financial services, Housing, Interest rates, Monetary policy transmission
• May 22, 2020

  Our COVID-19 response: Policy actions

  Timothy Lane

  In the days and weeks since the COVID-19 pandemic came to Canada, the Bank of Canada has been taking action to ensure our economy and financial system are weathering the unprecedented shock of the shutdown.

  Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
• May 21, 2020

  Quarterly Financial Report - First Quarter 2020

  Quarterly Financial Report - First Quarter 2020 - For the period ended March 31, 2020

  Content Type(s): Publications, Quarterly Financial Report
• May 14, 2020

  Financial System Review Summary—2020

  

  Stephen S. Poloz, Carolyn A. Wilkins, Timothy Lane, Lawrence L. Schembri, Paul Beaudry, Toni Gravelle

  This issue of the Financial System Review focuses on the impact of COVID 19. The pandemic presents an unprecedented shock to the Canadian economy. This report identifies the effects on the Canadian financial system and explains how recent actions by the Bank and other policy-makers are helping to manage them. It further describes how a resilient financial system can help households and businesses smooth the effects of the COVID-19 shock and prepare for a robust recovery.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Financial Stability Report
• May 14, 2020

  Financial System Review—2020

  

  This issue of the Financial System Review focuses on the impact of COVID 19. The pandemic presents an unprecedented shock to the Canadian economy. This report identifies the effects on the Canadian financial system and explains how recent actions by the Bank and other policy-makers are helping to manage them. It further describes how a resilient financial system can help households and businesses smooth the effects of the COVID-19 shock and prepare for a robust recovery.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Financial Stability Report
• May 6, 2020

  Annual Report 2019

  

  The Annual Report outlines the Bank’s activities and achievements in 2019. It includes the financial statements and a message from Governor Stephen S. Poloz.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Annual Report
• April 15, 2020

  Monetary Policy Report – April 2020

  

  Canada’s economy faces two significant shocks—the plunge in global oil prices and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Monetary Policy Report
• April 6, 2020

  Business Outlook Survey—Spring 2020

  Results from the spring Business Outlook Survey suggest that business sentiment had softened in most regions even before concerns around COVID‑19 intensified in Canada. Confidence deteriorated the most among firms in energy-producing regions.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey