November 13, 2014
Annual Report, Bank of Canada Review, Bank of Canada Review articles, Books and monographs, Souvenir books, Business Outlook Survey, Financial Stability Report, Financial System Review articles, Monetary Policy Report, Quarterly Financial Report, Senior Loan Officer Survey
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November 13, 2014
Firm Strategy, Competitiveness and Productivity: The Case for Canada
At a time when the Bank is expecting a rotation of demand toward exports and investment, and transformative global trends are placing increasing emphasis on innovation, technology and organizational learning, an understanding of the competitiveness strategies of Canadian firms and the factors affecting them has become particularly relevant. This article summarizes findings from a Bank of Canada survey of 151 firms designed to extract signals on elements of firm strategy and organizational capital in order to help inform the macroeconomic outlook. -
November 13, 2014
The Use of Financial Derivatives by Canadian Firms
In Canada, about one-third of publicly listed non-financial firms use financial derivatives. The use of derivatives is widespread across all sectors of the economy and increases during periods of greater uncertainty. Non-financial firms that use derivatives are typically larger and more profitable and have lower volatility of earnings than those that do not use derivatives. Overall, the firm characteristics of Canadian hedgers seem to be consistent with those found in other jurisdictions. -
October 22, 2014
Monetary Policy Report – October 2014
Real GDP growth is projected to average around 2 1/2 per cent over the next year before slowing to around 2 per cent in 2016. -
October 10, 2014
Business Outlook Survey - Autumn 2014
The autumn Business Outlook Survey shows that businesses, mainly exporters, see signs of modestly firmer demand. However, this has not led to a notable strengthening in investment intentions for the next 12 months.
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October 10, 2014
Senior Loan Officer Survey - Third-Quarter 2014
The survey results point to a further easing in business-lending conditions during the third quarter of 2014. The net easing was seen in the price conditions of business lending, while overall non-price conditions were almost unchanged.
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August 29, 2014
Quarterly Financial Report - Second Quarter 2014
Quarterly Financial Report - Second Quarter 2014 - For the period ended 30 June 2014 -
July 16, 2014
Monetary Policy Report – July 2014
Canadian real GDP growth is projected to average around 2 ¼ per cent during 2014-2016. -
July 7, 2014
Senior Loan Officer Survey - Second-Quarter 2014
The survey results point to a further easing in overall business-lending conditions during the second quarter of 2014. -
July 7, 2014
Business Outlook Survey - Summer 2014
The summer Business Outlook Survey continues to offer some encouraging signs for the economic outlook, although lingering uncertainty amid intense competition still hinders the pace of growth.