November 2, 2011
Press, Market notices, Press releases
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November 2, 2011
Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
Good afternoon. Tiff and I are pleased to be here with you today to discuss the October Monetary Policy Report, which the Bank published last week. The global economy has slowed markedly as several downside risks to the projection outlined in the Bank’s July MPR have been realized. Volatility has increased and there has been […] -
November 1, 2011
Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Special Adviser
The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of David T. Beers as Special Adviser to the Governor. Mr. Beers, who is currently Global Head, Sovereign and International Public Finance Ratings at Standard & Poor’s, will serve for an 18-month term, beginning on 1 February 2012. -
November 1, 2011
Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
Good morning. Tiff and I are pleased to be here with you today to discuss the October Monetary Policy Report, which the Bank published last week. The global economy has slowed markedly as several downside risks to the projection outlined in the Bank’s July MPR have been realized. Volatility has increased and there has been […] -
October 26, 2011
Release of the Monetary Policy Report
Press conference following the release of the Monetary Policy Report. -
October 25, 2011
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent
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. -
October 19, 2011
Change in Minimum Bank of Canada Nominal Bond Purchases at Auctions
In managing its balance sheet, the Bank of Canada acquires Government of Canada securities to offset its liabilities, which consist mainly of bank notes in circulation and deposits. -
September 27, 2011
Managing Risks in the New Global Economic Landscape
Senior Deputy Governor Tiff Macklem discusses some of the challenges facing the private and public sectors as they manage risk in the new global economic landscape. -
September 25, 2011
Some Current Issues in Financial Reform
Governor Mark Carney discusses current financial system reform initiatives in a speech to the Institute of International Finance. -