Publications
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June 30, 2023
Business Outlook Survey—Second Quarter of 2023
Results from the Business Outlook Survey for the second quarter of 2023, along with those from the April, May and June 2023 Business Leaders’ Pulse surveys, suggest that capacity pressures remain elevated and expectations of significant price increases continue to be widespread. Firms anticipate that sales growth will begin to moderate from exceptionally high rates as signs of greater uncertainty emerge. -
June 30, 2023
Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations—Second Quarter of 2023
Inflation expectations for one to two years ahead have come down again but remain well above their levels from before the COVID-19 pandemic. The higher cost of living is the most pressing concern for consumers, and along with elevated interest rates, continues to constrain most households’ spending. Homeowners who are planning to renew their mortgage over the next two years and who expect significantly higher payments are likely to plan spending cuts. Some households though are starting to think the worst is behind them. Consumer confidence about the future of the economy has improved alongside their lower inflation expectations. Expected lower interest rates and strong immigration, which boosts housing demand, are behind consumers’ view that housing market will increase over the next year. Workers remain confident about jobs. -
June 21, 2023
Summary of Governing Council deliberations: Fixed announcement date of June 7, 2023
This is an account of the deliberations of the Bank of Canada’s Governing Council leading to the monetary policy decision on June 7, 2023. -
May 26, 2023
Quarterly Financial Report - First Quarter 2023
Quarterly Financial Report - First Quarter 2023 - For the period ended March 31, 2023 -
May 18, 2023
Financial System Review—2023
The adjustment to higher interest rates is exposing vulnerabilities in the global financial system. Recent banking sector stresses serve as a reminder that risks can arise and spread quickly. Key areas of concern are bank funding, liquidity in fixed income markets, and households’ ability to service their debts. Other financial system concerns relate to cyber attacks, climate change and cryptoasset markets.
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May 15, 2023
Financial System Survey highlights—2023
This article presents the key results from the 2023 Bank of Canada Financial System Survey, conducted between February 21 and March 10. The survey included a special section on margining practices for non-centrally cleared derivatives. -
April 26, 2023
Summary of Governing Council deliberations: Fixed announcement date of April 12, 2023
This is an account of the deliberations of the Bank of Canada’s Governing Council leading to the monetary policy decision on April 12, 2023. -
April 24, 2023
Annual Report 2022
The Annual Report outlines the Bank’s activities and achievements in 2022. It includes the financial statements and a message from Governor Tiff Macklem.
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April 24, 2023
Bank of Canada Disclosure of Climate-Related Risks 2022
This report lays out elements of the Bank’s strategy related to climate change and details how the issue will be managed holistically across the organization, following the recommendations of the Financial Stability Board’s Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures.
