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• February 28, 2021

  Research Update - February 2021

  This monthly newsletter features the latest research publications by Bank of Canada economists including external publications and working papers published on the Bank of Canada’s website.

  Content Type(s): Staff research, Research newsletters
• February 26, 2021

  Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence

  The call for nominations is open until April 30, 2021.

  Content Type(s): Press, Announcements

• The Bank of Canada COVID‑19 stringency index: measuring policy response across provinces

  Staff Analytical Note 2021-1 Calista Cheung, Jerome Lyons, Bethany Madsen, Sarah Miller, Saarah Sheikh

  We construct an index that systematically measures and tracks the stringency of government policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic across Canadian provinces. Researchers can use this stringency index to analyze how the pandemic is affecting the economy.

  Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff analytical notes Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Domestic demand and components, Recent economic and financial developments, Regional economic developments JEL Code(s): E, E2, E20, H, H7, I, I1, I18, R, R1
• February 25, 2021

  New strategy embeds diversity and inclusion into Bank of Canada’s work

  The Bank of Canada has long recognized that the inclusion of diverse identities and ideas fosters innovative thinking that results in better policy outcomes for Canadians. It’s also the right thing to do. With today’s publication of its Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, the Bank is reinforcing its commitments to reduce any barriers to employment and support employees, while embedding diversity and inclusion into every aspect of its work.

  Content Type(s): Press, Announcements
• February 24, 2021

  Bank of Canada Media Interview – Calgary Herald

  Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, gave an interview to the Calgary Herald. It will be available online and in the newspaper. For more information: https://calgaryherald.com/.

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories

• COVID-19 Crisis: Lessons Learned for Future Policy Research

  Staff Discussion Paper 2021-2 Jean-Sébastien Fontaine, Corey Garriott, Jesse Johal, Jessica Lee, Andreas Uthemann

  One year later, we review the events that took place in Canadian fixed-income markets at the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis and propose potential policy research questions for future work.

  Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Financial markets, Monetary policy JEL Code(s): D, D4, D47, E, E4, E41, E5, G, G0, G01, G1, G14, G2, G20, G21, G23
• February 23, 2021

  Bank of Canada Media Interview – Market News International

  Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, gave an interview to Market News International. The story will be available online. For more information: https://marketnews.com/.

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
• February 23, 2021

  Working toward a shared recovery

  Speech summary Tiff Macklem Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce Calgary, Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta

  Governor Tiff Macklem discusses how the economy and jobs could be different after the COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to ensure that everyone benefits as the labour market recovers.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Labour markets, Monetary policy, Potential output, Recent economic and financial developments
• February 23, 2021

  Canada’s labour market: rebound, recuperation and restructuring

  Remarks (delivered virtually) Tiff Macklem Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and Calgary Chamber of Commerce Calgary, Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta

  Governor Tiff Macklem talks about the COVID-19 pandemic and major economic forces are affecting the labour market, and the need for all groups to benefits from the recovery.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Labour markets, Monetary policy, Potential output, Recent economic and financial developments
• February 23, 2021

  Speech by Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada

  On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, will speak by videoconference before the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. 

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories