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November 20, 2018 Choosing the Best Monetary Policy Framework for Canada

Remarks Carolyn A. Wilkins McGill University Max Bell School of Public Policy Montréal, Quebec
Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins discusses public policy issues around monetary policy frameworks and how those issues have become more complex in the post-global financial crisis world.
Content Type(s): Press, Speeches Topic(s): Central bank research, Fiscal Policy, Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Interest rates, Monetary policy framework

November 19, 2018 New vertical $10 bank note featuring iconic Canadian Viola Desmond now in circulation

Media Relations Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Bank of Canada today issued the new vertical $10 bank note featuring the portrait of social justice icon Viola Desmond, during a ceremony at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) in Winnipeg.
Content Type(s): Press, Press Releases

November 19, 2018 Launch of New $10 Note

Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Winnipeg, Manitoba
Governor Poloz speaks at the launch of Canada’s new vertical $10 note.
Content Type(s): Press, Speeches Topic(s): Bank notes

November 14, 2018 Bank of Canada launches digital hub for promoting a stable and efficient financial system

Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario
Today the Bank of Canada launched the Financial System Hub, a dedicated space on the Bank’s website for timely analysis and research on financial stability issues.
Content Type(s): Press, Press Releases

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Eight times a year, the Bank announces its decision on the setting of its key policy interest rate.


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