Ottawa, Ontario

• December 16, 2011

  Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Special Adviser

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Evan W. Siddall as Special Adviser to the Governor.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• December 6, 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
• November 14, 2011

  Bank of Canada Issues $100 Bill – First Canadian Polymer Bank Note

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today began circulating the new $100 bill – Canada’s first polymer bank note. This new note will be available at financial institutions from coast to coast to coast over the next few weeks. The $100 note features a portrait of Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister of Canada between 1911 and 1920, […]

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Topic(s): Bank notes
• November 9, 2011

  Bank of Canada Releases Background Information on Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today released the document Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target: Background Information, which summarizes the key elements of Canada's inflation-targeting framework.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 8, 2011

  Joint Statement of the Government of Canada and the Bank of Canada on the Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The primary objective of Canada's monetary policy is to enhance the well-being of Canadians by contributing to sustained economic growth, rising levels of employment and improved living standards.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 4, 2011

  Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney Appointed Chairman of Financial Stability Board

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney has been named Chairman of the Financial Stability Board (FSB).

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 2, 2011

  Opening Statement before the Senate Standing Committee on National Finance

  Opening statement Mark Carney Senate Standing Committee on National Finance Ottawa, Ontario

  Good evening. Tiff and I are pleased to be here with you today to discuss retail price differentials between Canada and the United States. The mandate of the Bank of Canada is to enhance the well-being of Canadians by contributing to sustained economic growth. The single, most direct contribution that monetary policy can make to […]

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• November 2, 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

  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 slowed markedly as several downside risks to the projection outlined in the Bank’s July MPR have been realized. Volatility has increased and there has been […]

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• November 2, 2011

  Standing Senate Committee on National Finance (Audio)

  

  Governor Mark Carney and Senior Deputy Governor Tiff Macklem testify before the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• November 2, 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