June 1, 2022 Bank of Canada increases policy interest rate by 50 basis points, continues quantitative tightening Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 1½%, with the Bank Rate at 1¾% and the deposit rate at 1½%. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
May 31, 2022 Research Update - May 2022 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. Content Type(s): Staff research, Research newsletters
May 27, 2022 Quarterly Financial Report - First Quarter 2022 Quarterly Financial Report - First Quarter 2022 - For the period ended March 31, 2022 Content Type(s): Publications, Quarterly Financial Report
May 24, 2022 Digital Canadian Dollar We've been exploring a digital form of the Canadian dollar, also known as a central bank digital currency (CBDC), to be ready in case it is needed in the future. Find out about the research we completed and about what we're focused on as the payments landscape evolves.
How well can large banks in Canada withstand a severe economic downturn? Staff Analytical Note 2022-6 Andisheh (Andy) Danaee, Harsimran Grewal, Brad Howell, Guillaume Ouellet Leblanc, Xuezhi Liu, Mayur Patel, Xiangjin Shen We examine the potential impacts of a severe economic shock on the resilience of major banks in Canada. We find these banks would suffer significant financial losses but nevertheless remain resilient. This underscores the role well-capitalized banks and sound underwriting practices play in supporting economic activity in a downturn. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff analytical notes Topic(s): Financial institutions, Financial stability JEL Code(s): E, E2, E27, E3, E37, E4, E44, G, G1, G2, G21, G23
May 24, 2022 CARR Meeting (May 24, 2022) Content Type(s): Meetings Source(s): Canadian Alternative Reference Rate Working Group
May 24, 2022 An Overview of Lynx, Canada’s High-Value Payment System This document provides an overview of Lynx—Canada’s high-value payment system—and summarizes the system’s design. It explains the development and purpose of Lynx as well as the legal and regulatory framework governing its operation. It also describes the various settlement mechanisms and processes Lynx uses to allow system participants to meet their diverse payment needs while ensuring that risks that arise in the system are managed appropriately. Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Payment clearing and settlement systems