December 17, 2008
News
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December 9, 2008
Bank of Canada lowers overnight rate target by 3/4 percentage point to 1 1/2 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by three-quarters of a percentage point to 1 1/2 per cent. -
November 27, 2008
Fostering Financial System Stability
The Canadian financial system has fared relatively well through this crisis, thanks to effective regulation and prudent practices that have worked like sandbags to protect our financial system from the storms in today's global economy. -
November 25, 2008
Canadian Lenders Assurance Facility
As outlined in the Terms of the Canadian Lenders Assurance Facility, the Bank of Canada will act as Administrative Agent for the Government of Canada for this facility and be responsible for daily operational activities. In support of this role, the Bank will make available a register of all approved and guaranteed issues on its web site. -
November 24, 2008
Deputy Governor to leave Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada announced today that Deputy Governor Sheryl Kennedy has decided to leave the Bank to pursue other interests. -
November 19, 2008
Governor Carney says the global financial system needs continuously open markets
In order to achieve a full recovery, the global financial system must have continuously open markets at its core, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney argued today in a speech to the Canada – United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce. -
November 19, 2008
Building Continuous Markets
Throughout the years, Canada has been a major beneficiary of London's innovation. Companies of adventurers, conceived and funded in London, opened up large swathes of Canada to international trade. -
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November 10, 2008
The Quest for Confidence: 400 Years of Money – from La Nouvelle France to Canada Today
As we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec, I thought it would be fitting for me, as a central banker, to take a look at how money has evolved over part of the past four centuries. -
November 3, 2008
Bank of Canada announces senior appointments in new internal structure
In order to hone its focus on a safe and sound financial system, reinforce research, and streamline management processes, the Bank of Canada has realigned responsibilities and made a series of senior appointments to lead its work in monetary policy, financial stability, management of the Government of Canada's funds, and Canadian bank notes.