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  • May 26, 2010

    Money market yields

    The market in which short-term capital is raised, invested, and traded using financial instruments such as treasury bills, bankers' acceptances, commercial paper, and bonds maturing in one year or less.
  • May 26, 2010

    Key interest rate: Lookup tool

    This tool allows you to make side-by-side comparisons of changes to the Bank Rate and the target for the overnight rate over time.
  • May 26, 2010

    Clearing and Settlement Systems

    Here are the agencies and initiatives that help ensure the integrity and stability of the financial system and allow market participants to comply with mandated clearing requirements.
  • May 26, 2010

    Lender of last resort

    The Bank of Canada, as Canada's central bank, is the ultimate source of liquid funds to the financial system. Learn about this role, known as “lender of last resort".
  • May 26, 2010

    Financial system

    Canada's financial system consists of financial institutions, such as banks and credit unions; the financial markets; and payments systems.
  • May 26, 2010

    Senate Committee on National Finance

    Opening statement Pierre Duguay Senate Committee on National Finance Ottawa, Ontario
    At year-end 2009, there were 1.8 billion bank notes in circulation, with a total value of $55.5 billion – approximately $1,630 per Canadian. The Bank of Canada is not responsible for coins. Decisions on coinage rest with the federal government, in particular, the Department of Finance, and with the Royal Canadian Mint.
    Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
  • May 26, 2010

    Selected media activities

    Access links to media activities by the Governor, Senior Deputy Governor and Deputy Governors.
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