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• November 21, 2012

  Weathering the Headwinds to Canada’s Economic Growth

  Presentation Timothy Lane Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce Moncton, New Brunswick

  Deputy Governor Tim Lane will discuss the global and Canadian economic outlook and outline the four main responsibilities of the Bank of Canada.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Presentations
• November 15, 2012

  Bank of Canada Review - Autumn 2012

  

  This issue features four articles that present research and analysis by Bank staff. The first focuses on financial transaction taxes; the second on the role of central counterparties in over-the-counter markets; and the third on monetary policy and the risk-taking channel, as seen in the lending behaviour of banks. The fourth article presents research findings on the use of retail payment instruments and discusses the implications of innovations in retail payments on the use of cash over the long term.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Bank of Canada Review
• November 14, 2012

  Promoting economic and financial prosperity

  Presentation Agathe Côté Chambre de commerce et de l’industrie de Rimouski-Neigette Rimouski, Québec

  Deputy Governor Agathe Côté will discuss the four main responsibilities of the Bank and its economic outlook.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Presentations
• November 8, 2012

  Some Current Issues in Financial Reform

  Remarks Mark Carney Canadian Club of Montréal Montréal, Quebec

  Governor Mark Carney discusses financial system reform in a speech to the Canadian Club of Montréal.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• November 8, 2012

  Global Financial System Safer Today, But Not Yet as Safe as It Needs To Be, Says Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney

  Media Relations Montréal, Quebec

  The G-20’s ambitious financial sector reform agenda  is creating a more open, resilient global financial system, which is central to the transformation of the global economy, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said today in a speech to the Canadian Club of Montréal. The Governor provided an update of what has been accomplished and what […]

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 7, 2012

  Release of the $20 Bank Note

  Remarks Mark Carney Canadian War Museum Ottawa, Ontario

  Governor Mark Carney announces the entry into circulation of the new $20 polymer bank notes.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• November 7, 2012

  Bank of Canada Issues $20 Polymer Bank Note

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced the entry into circulation of the new $20 polymer bank notes, during an official ceremony at the Canadian War Museum. Starting today, these new notes will gradually become available at financial institutions across Canada. Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney was joined at the event by Minister of Finance […]

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Research Topic(s): Bank notes
• October 31, 2012

  Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce

  Opening statement Mark Carney Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce Ottawa, Ontario

  Good afternoon. Tiff and I are pleased to be here with you today to discuss the October Monetary Policy Report, which the Bank published last week. The global economy has unfolded broadly as the Bank projected in its July MPR. Growth has slowed in all major regions. The economic expansion in the United States is […]

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• October 30, 2012

  Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

  Opening statement Mark Carney House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Ottawa, Ontario

  Good afternoon. Tiff and I are pleased to be here with you today to discuss the October Monetary Policy Report, which the Bank published last week. The global economy has unfolded broadly as the Bank projected in its July MPR. Growth has slowed in all major regions. The economic expansion in the United States is […]

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• October 24, 2012

  Release of the Monetary Policy Report

  Opening statement Mark Carney Ottawa, Ontario

  Press conference following the release of the Monetary Policy Report.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements