News

• June 22, 2011

  Financial System Review - June 2011

  

  In this issue of the Financial System Review, the Bank of Canada’s Governing Council judges that, although the Canadian finan­cial system is currently on a sound footing, risks to its stability remain elevated and have edged higher since December 2010.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Financial Stability Report
• June 20, 2011

  Canada’s New Polymer Bank Notes – Celebrating Canada’s Achievements at the Frontiers of Innovation

  Remarks Mark Carney Ottawa, Ontario

  Governor Mark Carney, with Minister of Finance James Flaherty and RCMP Commissioner William Elliott, unveils a new polymer bank note series.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• June 20, 2011

  Bank of Canada Unveils Polymer Bank Note Series: Celebrating Canada’s Achievements at the Frontiers of Innovation

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada unveiled a new polymer bank note series today at its head office in Ottawa. Information on the polymer material and advanced new security features was released, along with the images and designs of the soon-to-be-issued $100 and $50 bank notes.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Topic(s): Bank notes
• June 15, 2011

  Housing in Canada

  Remarks Mark Carney Vancouver Board of Trade Vancouver, British Columbia

  In a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade, Governor Mark Carney discusses the fundamentals of the Canadian residential real estate market, the international context, and the implications for monetary policy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• June 15, 2011

  Moderation Expected in Housing Market, Says Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney

  Media Relations Vancouver, British Columbia

  The Bank of Canada anticipates moderation in the Canadian housing market, says Governor Mark Carney in a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• June 9, 2011

  Annual Report 2010

  

  In 2010, the economic recovery became firmly entrenched. The Bank’s Annual Report provides a Message from the Governor, highlights key achievements over the year, describes the Bank’s corporate governance, presents its financial statements, and discusses financial results.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Annual Report
• June 9, 2011

  The Bank of Canada Releases Its Annual Report for 2010

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada’s Annual Report for 2010 was tabled in the House of Commons today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• June 6, 2011

  Mitigating Systemic Risk and the Role of Central Banks

  Remarks Tiff Macklem Conférence de Montréal Montréal, Quebec

  In his address to the 17^th Annual Economic Forum of the Americas, Senior Deputy Governor Tiff Macklem discusses the G-20 financial reform agenda and the role of central banks in mitigating systemic risk.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• June 2, 2011

  Countercyclical Capital Buffers and Basel III

  Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of Canada contributed to an occasional paper entitled “Regulatory Reforms and Remaining Challenges” which was published by the Group of Thirty today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Announcements
• May 31, 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