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• December 13, 2010

  Perceptions of Low Rates Raise Risks, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney Says

  Media Relations Toronto, Ontario

  Cyclical and structural factors have led to a low-interest-rate environment, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said today in a speech that reviewed the implications of such an environment for financial stability and economic growth in Canada and globally.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• December 8, 2010

  Bank of Canada Announces Closure of Optical Security Material Division and Sale of Related Assets

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada announced today that it is closing its Optical Security Material (OSM) division and selling all of its related assets.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• December 7, 2010

  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