Canada has a flexible exchange rate. The value of our dollar is not fixed to the value of any other currency or to a precious metal such as gold.
Watch this video to learn how the flexible exchange rate acts as a shock absorber for the Canadian economy and helps ensure the independence of our monetary policy.
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