June 5, 2025 Talking to Canadians: How real-world insights shape monetary policy Remarks Sharon Kozicki C.D. Howe Institute Toronto, Ontario Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki talks about how the Bank of Canada is using non-traditional data to better inform its monetary policy decisions. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
June 18, 2020 Living with limits: household behaviour in Canada in the time of COVID-19 Remarks (delivered virtually) Lawrence L. Schembri Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected household spending and economic activity, and discusses what the recovery is expected to look like. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
October 8, 2024 BATVN publishes an overview of the Canadian repo market Today, the Bankers’ Acceptance Transition Virtual Network (BATVN), established by the Canadian Fixed-Income Forum (CFIF) to support the transition away from BAs, published an overview of the Canadian repo market. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices Source(s): Canadian Fixed-Income Forum, Collateral Infrastructure and Market Practices Advisory Group
February 3, 2026 Engaging with the research community Collaborating with the research community enriches our understanding and sharpens our policy thinking by bringing in diverse perspectives and advanced research methodologies.
Multilateral Development Bank Credit Rating Methodology: Overcoming the Challenges in Assessing Relative Credit Risk in Highly Rated Institutions Based on Public Data Staff discussion paper 2017-6 David Xiao Chen, Philippe Muller, Hawa Wagué The investment of foreign exchange reserves or other asset portfolios requires an assessment of the credit quality of counterparties. Traditionally, foreign exchange reserve managers and other investors have relied on credit rating agencies (CRAs) as the main source for credit assessments. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers JEL Code(s): F, F3, F31, G, G2, G24, G28, G3, G32 Research Theme(s): Financial markets and funds management, Funds management, Financial system, Financial stability and systemic risk
Clearing and Settlement Systems from Around the World: A Qualitative Analysis Staff discussion paper 2016-14 Michael Tompkins, Ariel Olivares As Canada continues to engage in a dialogue to develop the approach to modernizing its core payment systems, we analyze the core payment systems that exist in countries around the world. We study payment systems in 27 jurisdictions, encompassing a broad range of geographic regions, through three levels of analysis. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers JEL Code(s): E, E4, E42, L, L1, L14, L15, L5, L52 Research Theme(s): Financial markets and funds management, Market structure, Money and payments, Payment and financial market infrastructures
May 14, 2015 Fine-Tuning the Framework for the Bank’s Market Operations Remarks Lynn Patterson CFA Society Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia Deputy Governor Lynn Patterson discusses proposed changes to the Bank’s financial market operations. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
January 20, 2005 Bank of Canada to Upgrade $10 Bank Note Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario As part of its ongoing efforts to improve the security of Canadian bank notes, the Bank of Canada will issue a $10 note with upgraded security features beginning 18 May 2005. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
November 17, 2004 Bank of Canada Issues New $50 Bank Note Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today put into circulation Canada's new $50 bank note. The new note will be distributed and become available across the country over the next few weeks. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
November 4, 2014 Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Ottawa, Ontario Good morning, Mr. Chairman and committee members. I am pleased to introduce you to Carolyn Wilkins, who assumed the post of Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada on 2 May of this year. Before we take your questions, let me give you some of the highlights of the economic outlook. I’ll draw mainly […] Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements