December 12, 1997
Bank Rate Raised to 4 1/2 Per Cent
The Bank of Canada today raised its Bank rate by ½ of one percentage point to 4 ½ per cent.
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November 27, 1997
Final report on wartime gold transactions released
The Bank of Canada today released a report by Professor Duncan McDowall of Carleton University entitled Due Diligence: A report on the Bank of Canada's handling of foreign gold during World War II. -
November 25, 1997
Bank Rate Raised in Response to Persistent Weakness in the Canadian Dollar
The Bank of Canada today raised the Bank Rate by 1/4 of one percentage point to 4 per cent. The Bank's operating band for the overnight rate was similarly adjusted. -
October 1, 1997
Bank Rate Raised by ¼ Percentage Point
The Bank of Canada today raised the Bank Rate and its operating band for the overnight rate by 1/4 of one percentage point. -
September 8, 1997
Change in Issuance Pattern of Treasury Bills Beginning with the 16 September Auction
On 5 August 1997, Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions) Jim Peterson announced on behalf of Finance Minister Paul Martin that beginning with the 16 September 1997 auction. -
July 28, 1997
Bank of Canada Releases Interim Report on Wartime Gold Transactions
The Bank of Canada today released an interim report on the results of a search for records relating to wartime gold transactions. -
June 26, 1997
Bank Rate Raised 1/4 of a Percentage Point
The Bank of Canada indicated today that it had raised the Bank Rate by 1/4 of one percentage point to 3 1/2 per cent. -
April 23, 1997
Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Senior Regional Representatives
The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of senior representatives who will staff its five regional offices across Canada.