May 5, 2015 Bank of Canada Emergency Lending Policies: Consultation Paper The Bank of Canada is updating its emergency lending policies to reflect the evolution of the Canadian financial system and lessons learned globally during the 2007–09 financial crisis. This paper sets out proposed updates to the Bank of Canada’s Emergency Lending Assistance (ELA) policies and is being issued for public consultation. All comments on this consultation paper should be received by 4 July 2015.
September 25, 2015 Weekly Financial Statistics - 25 September 2015 Content Type(s): Publications, Historical: Weekly Financial Statistics
September 25, 2015 Bank of Canada Calls for Nominations for the 2016 Fellowship and Governor’s Awards Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada is calling for nominations under its Fellowship Program for 2016. This program fosters excellence in economic and financial research in Canada, and develops partnerships with experts outside of the Bank. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): Fellowship Program
September 21, 2015 Canada able to handle swings in resource prices, says Governor Poloz Media Relations Calgary, Alberta The Canadian economy is able to deal with the challenges posed by large movements in resource prices, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today. In a speech at Calgary Economic Development’s 2016 Economic Outlook event, Governor Poloz said that it’s far better for Canada to have natural resources than not, even if swings […] Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
Public Policy Objectives and the Next Generation of CPA Systems: An Analytical Framework Staff Discussion Paper 2015-6 James Chapman, Jonathan Chiu, Sajjad Jafri, Héctor Pérez Saiz The payments landscape in Canada is rapidly changing and will continue to evolve, fuelled by strong and persistent drivers. In Canada, the Canadian Payments Association (CPA) is on a path to modernize Canada’s core payment systems. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers Topic(s): Economic models, Financial services, Financial system regulation and policies, Payment clearing and settlement systems JEL Code(s): E, E4, E42, L, L1, L14, L15, L5, L52
September 11, 2015 Weekly Financial Statistics - 11 September 2015 Content Type(s): Publications, Historical: Weekly Financial Statistics
June 8, 2015 The underwhelming global post-crisis growth performance – determinants, effects and policy implications Workshop held on 8 and 9 June 2015 (papers in unedited, electronic format only) Content Type(s): Conferences and workshops
August 18, 2015 Bank of Canada Announces the Recipient of its 2015 Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario This award, which has been presented since 2004, recognizes the outstanding achievements of criminal justice professionals and educators involved in the prevention and deterrence of bank note counterfeiting in Canada. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Topic(s): Bank notes
May 19, 2015 Canadian economy rebuilding, though headwinds remain, says Governor Poloz Media Relations Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Following a setback caused by the drop in oil prices, the Canadian economy is once again on a course toward sustainable balanced growth, although it continues to face headwinds, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today. The Governor’s speech to the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce outlined some key indicators the Bank […] Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
May 18, 2015 Bank of Canada to issue a commemorative bank note marking the historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II As announced by the Prime Minister’s Office, the Bank of Canada will contribute to the Government of Canada’s plans to commemorate the historic reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by issuing a commemorative bank note in 2015. Content Type(s): Press, Announcements Topic(s): Bank notes