June 27, 2017
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June 20, 2017
Governor Poloz unveils new Bank of Canada Museum ahead of public opening on July 1, 2017
Governor Stephen S. Poloz today welcomed special guests from the government, business and the tourism sectors for a preview of the Bank of Canada Museum, which is opening soon.
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June 12, 2017
Canadian economy showing encouraging signs, says Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins
With the adjustment to lower oil prices largely behind us, there are encouraging signs that growth is broadening across regions and sectors, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins told the Associates of the Asper School of Business in a speech today.
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June 8, 2017
Household vulnerabilities have moved higher, but the financial system remains resilient
Household indebtedness and housing market imbalances—the most important vulnerabilities for the Canadian financial system—have moved higher over the past six months, the Bank of Canada said today in its Financial System Review (FSR).
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June 1, 2017
Bank of Canada issues commemorative $10 bank note to mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation
The Bank of Canada today began circulating the $10 commemorative bank note that celebrates the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Canadians can now obtain this special note at financial institutions. Only 40 million notes are being issued—roughly one for every Canadian.
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May 24, 2017
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1/2 per cent
The Bank of Canada is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1/2 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 3/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/4 per cent.
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May 4, 2017
Canada and Mexico both set to capitalize on current opportunities, Bank of Canada Governor Poloz says
Canada and Mexico share economic traits that leave both well placed to face global challenges and capitalize on opportunities, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today.
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April 18, 2017
Embrace automation and manage its side effects, says Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins
Automation, artificial intelligence and other innovations will benefit the Canadian economy by boosting productivity and living standards, but they could also have less desirable side effects on the labour market and income distribution that will have to be managed, Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins said today.
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April 12, 2017
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1/2 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1/2 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 3/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/4 per cent.
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April 7, 2017
Bank of Canada unveils commemorative bank note to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance Ginette Petitpas Taylor today unveiled a commemorative $10 bank note celebrating the 150th anniversary of Confederation.
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