November 8, 2011 Joint Statement of the Government of Canada and the Bank of Canada on the Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The primary objective of Canada's monetary policy is to enhance the well-being of Canadians by contributing to sustained economic growth, rising levels of employment and improved living standards. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
November 8, 2011 Global Liquidity Is Having a Major Impact on Financial Stability and Economic Growth, Says Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney Media Relations London, United Kingdom Large, abrupt fluctuations in global liquidity are having a major impact on global financial stability and economic growth, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said today in a speech to the Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce. “Over the medium term, the continuation of such extreme liquidity cycles could ultimately threaten open capital markets and a […] Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
November 4, 2011 Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney Appointed Chairman of Financial Stability Board Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney has been named Chairman of the Financial Stability Board (FSB). Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
November 1, 2011 Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Special Adviser Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of David T. Beers as Special Adviser to the Governor. Mr. Beers, who is currently Global Head, Sovereign and International Public Finance Ratings at Standard & Poor’s, will serve for an 18-month term, beginning on 1 February 2012. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
October 25, 2011 Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
September 25, 2011 Financial System Reform Initiatives Mark Real Progress, Says Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of Canada Media Relations Washington, D.C. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
September 20, 2011 Global Economic Environment Presents Significant Challenges and Opportunities for Canada Media Relations Saint John, New Brunswick Recent changes in the global economic environment present both significant challenges and opportunities for Canada, Governor Mark Carney said in a speech to the Saint John Board of Trade. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
September 13, 2011 Bank of Canada Calls for Nominations for the 2012 Fellowship and Governor’s Awards Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada calls for nominations for the 2012 Fellowship and Governor’s Awards. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): Fellowship Program
September 7, 2011 Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
August 23, 2011 Bank of Canada Announces the Recipient of Its 2011 Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada announces that the recipient of its 2011 Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence is the RCMP Integrated Counterfeit Enforcement Team in Surrey, British Columbia. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Topic(s): Bank notes