October 19, 2020
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October 19, 2020
Earlier this year, the Bank of Canada became the administrator of the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (CORRA) and since June has published this Canadian interest rate benchmark on its website using an improved methodology.
The Bank of Canada launches the CORRA Advisory Group
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CORRA Advisory Group
October 19, 2020
As previously announced, the Bank of Canada (the Bank) launched on April 1, 2020 a program to purchase Government of Canada securities in the secondary market – the Government Bond Purchase Program (GBPP).
Operational details for upcoming secondary market purchases of Government of Canada securities (October 26-November 6)
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Government of Canada Bond Purchase Program
October 15, 2020
As overall financial market conditions continue to improve in Canada, usage in several of the Bank of Canada’s programs that support the functioning of key financial markets has declined significantly.
Bank of Canada announces changes to programs that support key financial markets
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Bankers’ Acceptance Purchase Facility,
Canada Mortgage Bond Purchase Program,
Term repo operations
October 14, 2020
Central Bank Digital Currency and the Private Sector: A Recipe for Innovation? — Deputy Governor Timothy Lane participates in a panel discussion at the joint webinar Reinventing Bretton Woods Committee and the Chamber of Digital Commerce.
Panel: Reinventing Bretton Woods Committee and the Chamber of Digital Commerce
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Press,
Speeches and appearances,
Webcasts
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Digital currencies and fintech
October 9, 2020
Central banks and BIS publish first central bank digital currency (CBDC) report laying out key requirements
This joint press release announces the publication of a report identifying the foundational principles necessary for any publicly available central bank digital currencies to help central banks meet their public policy objectives.
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Press,
Press releases
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Digital currencies and fintech
October 8, 2020
COVID‑19 and the financial system
Governor Tiff Macklem discusses financial risks from the COVID-19 pandemic that are affecting our economy and that could shape how well it recovers. He also talks about financial risks from climate change.
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Press,
Speeches and appearances,
Speech summaries
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Climate change,
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19),
Financial services,
Financial stability,
Monetary policy
October 8, 2020
From COVID to climate—the importance of risk management
Governor Tiff Macklem discusses the importance of financial risk management as Canada recovers from the pandemic, and as it deals with issues like climate change.
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Press,
Speeches and appearances,
Remarks
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Climate change,
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19),
Financial services,
Financial stability,
Monetary policy
October 8, 2020
Global Risk Institute’s 10th anniversary Summit - Speech (Webcasts)
The Global Risk Institute and the evolution of risks during a pandemic - Tiff Macklem, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, speaks by videoconference at the Global Risk Institute’s 10th anniversary Summit. (8:30 (Eastern Time) approx.)
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Speeches and appearances,
Webcasts
October 6, 2020
In May, the Bank of Canada introduced a Corporate Bond Purchase Program (CBPP) to support the liquidity and proper functioning of the corporate debt market.
Corporate Bond Purchase Program expanded to buy-side participants
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Corporate Bond Purchase Program