Press

• June 29, 2011

  Bank of Canada Announces Extension of Expanded Swap Facility with U.S. Federal Reserve in coordination with other central banks

  The Bank of Canada, the Bank of England, the European Central Bank, the Federal Reserve, and the Swiss National Bank today announced an extension of the existing temporary U.S. dollar liquidity swap arrangements through 1 August 2012.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
• June 28, 2011

  Financial Risks and Global Reforms

  Remarks Agathe Côté Financial Markets Association of Canada in association with Women in Capital Markets Toronto, Ontario

  In a speech to members of the Financial Markets Association of Canada and Women in Capital Markets, Deputy Governor Agathe Côté discusses risks to the Canadian financial system and reform of the global system.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• June 23, 2011

  Bank of Canada: Promoting Canada’s Economic and Financial Well-being

  Presentation John Murray Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce Lethbridge, Alberta

  In remarks to the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, Deputy Governor John Murray discusses the work of the Bank of Canada and its economic outlook.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Presentations
• June 22, 2011

  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

  Governor Mark Carney outlines the highlights of the Bank of Canada’s analyses of the economic outlook and the stability of the financial system.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• June 22, 2011

  Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce (Audio)

  

  Governor Mark Carney and Senior Deputy Governor Tiff Macklem testify before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce.

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

  Unveiling Ceremony of the New Polymer Bank Note Series (Video)

  

  Canada’s New Polymer Bank Notes – Celebrating Canada’s Achievements at the Frontiers of Innovation - The $100 and $50 notes – will be unveiled by the Honourable James M. Flaherty, Minister of Finance; William J. S. Elliott, Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; and Mark J. Carney, Governor of the Bank of Canada.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• 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