April 2, 2012
Press, Market notices, Press releases
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April 2, 2012
Canada’s Exports Need to Be Reoriented to the New Global Economy, Says Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney
In response to the global financial crisis, Canada’s broad economic strategy has been to grow domestic demand and to encourage Canadian businesses to retool and reorient to the new global economy, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said in a speech today. “On the former, we have been successful,” he noted. On the second, he […] -
March 29, 2012
Summary of Comments - 2012-13 Debt Management Strategy Consultations and Operational Changes to the Cash-Management Bond Buyback Program
Today, the Summary of Comments – 2012–13 Debt Management Strategy Consultations is being published on the Bank of Canada’s website in conjunction with the release of the government’s Debt Management Strategy for 2012–13 on the Department of Finance’s website. -
March 26, 2012
Issue Ceremony of the New $50 Polymer Bank Note (Audio)
Bank Note Launch - A ceremony to officially issue the new $50 note, which highlights Canada’s commitment to Arctic research and the development and protection of northern communities, will be held at the Canadian Coast Guard’s Québec port facility, and will feature the CCGS Amundsen - the Arctic research vessel depicted on the back of the new bill.
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March 26, 2012
Issue Ceremony of the New $50 Polymer Bank Note (Video)
Bank Note Launch - A ceremony to officially issue the new $50 note, which highlights Canada’s commitment to Arctic research and the development and protection of northern communities. -
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March 26, 2012
Bank of Canada Issues $50 Polymer Bank Note
Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney today officially announced the new $50 polymer bank note’s entry into circulation, during an event at the Canadian Coast Guard’s Québec port facility. These new notes will be available at financial institutions from coast to coast to coast starting today. Governor Carney was joined at the event by Shelly […] -
March 12, 2012
Promoting Growth, Mitigating Cycles and Inequality: The Role of Price and Financial Stability
Senior Deputy Governor Tiff Macklem discusses how price and financial stability help promote growth and mitigate economic cycles and inequality. -
March 8, 2012
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent
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. -
February 24, 2012
U.S. Monetary Policy Forum (Audio)
A Monetary Policy Framework for All Seasons - Governor Mark Carney speaks before the U.S. Monetary Policy Forum.