June 11, 2025 What is a tariff? A tariff is a tax on imports from another country. It can increase the prices consumers and businesses pay for that good. Content Type(s): Explainers Research Topic(s): Credibility, Expectations, Inflation and prices, International topics
February 18, 2025 What does the Bank of Canada do? The Bank has five main areas of responsibility that affect Canadians’ everyday lives. Content Type(s): Explainers
February 18, 2025 How is the Bank of Canada run? The Bank of Canada is a Crown corporation that is run independently from the government. Content Type(s): Explainers
February 18, 2025 Is the Bank of Canada independent from government? The Bank of Canada is a Crown corporation that is owned by the federal government, but we are separate from the political process. Content Type(s): Explainers
February 3, 2025 Understanding quantitative easing QE is a tool that encourages spending and investment—helping us to achieve our inflation target by stabilizing the economy. Content Type(s): Explainers Research Topic(s): Inflation targets, Monetary policy