Cryptoasset Ownership and Use in Canada: An Update for 2022 Staff discussion paper 2023-14 Daniela Balutel, Christopher Henry, Doina Rusu We find that Bitcoin ownership declined from 13% in 2021 to 10% in 2022. This drop occurred against a background of steep price declines and an increasingly tight regulatory atmosphere. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers JEL Code(s): C, C8, C81, E, E4, O, O5, O51 Research Theme(s): Money and payments, Cash and bank notes, Digital assets and fintech
November 8, 2006 The Canadian Economy and Financial Markets in Perspective Remarks David Longworth World Hedge Funds Summit Vaughan, Ontario The hedge fund industry has been growing so quickly that meetings like this one are welcome—they provide a chance to step back and look at context and trends. And that's what I propose to do this morning. Specifically, I'd like to speak about volatility in both the real economy and in financial markets and discuss how it has been affected by monetary policy and financial innovation. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
June 3, 2022 Canadian Alternative Reference Rate Working Group: Key documents Find key documents and reference material related to the Canadian Alternative Reference Rate Working Group (CARR).
April 1, 2009 Rebuilding Confidence in the Global Economy Remarks Mark Carney Northwest Territories Chamber of Commerce and Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce Yellowknife, Northwest Territories These are very challenging times. The Canadian economy is in recession. The global economy is facing a crisis of confidence, triggered by the most severe financial meltdown since the Great Depression; fanned by sharp falls in trade, manufacturing output, and financial wealth; and intensified by steep increases in unemployment. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
An Overview of the Indigenous Economy in Canada Staff discussion paper 2023-25 Alex Chernoff, Calista Cheung Several measures suggest economic outcomes have improved for Indigenous Peoples in recent decades. Yet, institutional settings and gaps in infrastructure and financing continue to hinder their economic progress. Recent efforts have helped address some data gaps, and new institutions are helping Indigenous communities to overcome historic barriers to growth. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers JEL Code(s): E, E0, E01, E02, N, N4, N41, N42, O, O4, O43, P, P4, P48 Research Theme(s): Monetary policy, Real economy and forecasting, Structural challenges, Demographics and labour supply
January 30, 2004 Annual Report 2003 At the Bank of Canada, we have worked hard over the past several years to define our goals and our methods for achieving them. We have continued to strengthen our monetary policy framework, and we have established priorities in all areas of our operations to help us meet our strategic objectives. In 2002, the Bank set out a medium-term plan for the period 2003–05. The plan’s clearly defined policy frameworks and priorities were critical in guiding our analysis and our decisions in 2003, a year in which Canadians across the country were affected by a number of severe and unanticipated events. Content Type(s): Publications, Annual Report
August 16, 2007 Bank of Canada welcomes initiatives to support the functioning of financial markets in Canada Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada welcomes the initiatives announced today to support the asset-backed commercial paper market in Canada. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
August 21, 2024 Case scenarios about payroll services The following fictional case scenarios provide examples of incidental activities under the Retail Payment Activities Act. Content Type(s): Retail payments materials, Case scenarios Subject(s): Retail payments, Holding funds, Registration
June 11, 2009 Rebalancing the Global Economy Remarks Mark Carney International Economic Forum of the Americas, conference of Montreal The theme of this conference – "Adapting to a New World Order" – suggests that it is clear how global commerce and finance will be reorganized in the wake of the current crisis. However, the outcome is far from preordained. How we manage the rebalancing of the global economy could profoundly influence how open, equitable, and prosperous the New World Order will be. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
August 24, 2011 The Role of the G-20 in Sustaining the Recovery and Protecting Financial Stability Remarks Tiff Macklem Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) Mumbai, India In his speech, Senior Deputy Governor Tiff Macklem discusses the G-20 reform agenda to achieve durable financial stability and sustainable and balanced economic growth. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks