November 26, 2012
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November 21, 2012
Weathering the Headwinds to Canada’s Economic Growth
Deputy Governor Tim Lane will discuss the global and Canadian economic outlook and outline the four main responsibilities of the Bank of Canada. -
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.
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November 14, 2012
Promoting economic and financial prosperity
Deputy Governor Agathe Côté will discuss the four main responsibilities of the Bank and its economic outlook. -
November 8, 2012
Some Current Issues in Financial Reform
Governor Mark Carney discusses financial system reform in a speech to the Canadian Club of Montréal. -
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
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 […] -
November 7, 2012
Release of the $20 Bank Note
Governor Mark Carney announces the entry into circulation of the new $20 polymer bank notes. -
November 7, 2012
Bank of Canada Issues $20 Polymer Bank Note
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 […] -
October 31, 2012
Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
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 […] -
October 30, 2012
Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
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 […]