March 31, 2019
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The Trend Unemployment Rate in Canada: Searching for the Unobservable
In this paper, we assess several methods that have been used to measure the Canadian trend unemployment rate (TUR). We also consider improvements and extensions to some existing methods. -
Local Labor Markets in Canada and the United States
We examine local labor markets in the United States and Canada from 1990 to 2011 using comparable household and business data. Wage levels and inequality rise with city population in both countries, albeit less in Canada. -
March 27, 2019
Release of the 2018 Bank of Canada FMI Oversight Activities Annual Report
The Bank of Canada today published the Bank of Canada Oversight Activities for Financial Market Infrastructures 2018 Annual Report (the Report) on its oversight of payment clearing and settlement systems, which are also known as financial market infrastructures (FMIs). -
March 27, 2019
Bank of Canada joins Central Banks’ and Supervisors’ Network for Greening the Financial System
The Bank of Canada today announced that it has joined the Central Banks’ and Supervisors’ Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS). -
March 27, 2019
Financial Post
In an opinion piece published in the Financial Post, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins discusses the digitalization of the economy and what it means for central banks.
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Non-Bank Financial Intermediation in Canada: An Update
Non-bank financing provides an important funding source for the economy and is a valuable alternative to traditional banking. It helps enhance the efficiency and resiliency of the financial system while giving customers more choices for their financial services. Unlike banking, it is not prudentially regulated. -
March 19, 2019
Summary of Comments – 2019-20 Debt Management Strategy Consultations
Today, the 2019-20 Debt Management Strategy Consultations Summary is being published in conjunction with the release of the Government of Canada’s Debt Management Strategy for 2019-20. -
March 18, 2019
Fellowship Program
Learn about the 2019 recipients of the Fellowship and Governor’s Awards.