November 7, 2017
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November 3, 2017
Statement on the Nomination of a New Federal Reserve Chair
The Bank of Canada congratulates Jerome Powell on his nomination as the new Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. -
Digitalization and Inflation: A Review of the Literature
In the past few years, many have postulated that the possible disinflationary effects of digitalization could explain the subdued inflation in advanced economies. In this note, we review the evidence found in the literature. We look at three main channels. -
November 1, 2017
Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and committee members. Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins and I are pleased to be back before you today to discuss the Bank’s Monetary Policy Report (MPR), which we published last week. When we were last here in April, we were celebrating the fact that we had upgraded our economic forecast following a […] -
Digital Transformation in the Service Sector: Insights from Consultations with Firms in Wholesale, Retail and Logistics
Firms increasingly rely on digital technologies such as e-commerce, cloud computing, big data, digital tracking and digital platforms that are reshaping business operations, business models and market structures. In this context, the Bank of Canada consulted with firms in wholesale, retail and logistics, as well as with related industry associations to yield insights on the adoption of digital technologies. -
October 31, 2017
Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and committee members. Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins and I are happy to be before you today to discuss the Bank’s Monetary Policy Report (MPR), which we published last week. When we were last here in April, we were celebrating the fact that we had upgraded our economic forecast following a long […] -
October 31, 2017
Research Update - October 2017
This monthly newsletter features the latest research publications by Bank of Canada economists including external publications and working papers published on the Bank of Canada’s website. -
October 30, 2017
Government of Canada Canadian dollar deposits (formerly in the WFS)
Weekly Wednesday data on the total government deposit balance held at the Bank of Canada and with other market auction participants. -
October 29, 2017
Government of Canada direct securities and loans: Holdings of general public classified by remaining term to maturity (formerly G7)
Month-end data on general public held unmatured direct securities (excluding retail instruments and perpetuals) and non-marketable securities by remaining term to maturity. -
October 29, 2017
Government of Canada direct securities and loans: Classified by remaining term to maturity and type of asset (formerly G6)
Month-end data on unmatured direct securities (excluding non-marketable securities) and non-marketable securities by the type of assets and by their remaining term to maturity.