November 28, 2016
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November 28, 2016
From Hewers of Wood to Hewers of Code: Canada’s Expanding Service Economy
Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses how growth in Canada’s service sector is leading to high-paying jobs and helping complete the economic recovery.
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Press,
Speeches and appearances,
Remarks
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Central bank research,
Economic models,
Firm dynamics,
Productivity,
Recent economic and financial developments,
Service sector
November 25, 2016
Bank of Canada announces finalists for the second annual Governor’s Challenge
NOTE TO EDITORS: This press release has been revised to reflect the new date of the final round of The Governor’s Challenge, 4 February 2017.
The Bank of Canada announced the finalists for the 2016–17 edition of The Governor’s Challenge, a student competition in which teams simulate the role of advisor to the Bank’s Governing Council.
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Press,
Press releases
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The Governor's Challenge
November 24, 2016
#bankNOTEable Canadian woman will be revealed on 8 December, Bank of Canada publishes short list of five
On Thursday, 8 December 2016, the Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Bank of Canada will reveal which iconic Canadian woman will be featured on the next regularly circulating bank note, expected in 2018.
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Press,
Press releases
November 17, 2016
What is the role of central banks in financial stability? How has this role changed in recent years? Bank researchers share their insights on this matter and provide an overview of recent changes the Bank has made to its Emergency Lending Assistance Policy. Researchers also provide a history of four major commodity supercycles, dating back to the early 1900s. Finally, there is discussion about structural reforms in emerging-market economies, such as China, and how these reforms influence potential growth.
Bank of Canada Review - Autumn 2016
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Bank of Canada Review