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An update on the Canadian money market mutual fund sector
We examine the Canadian money market fund (MMF) sector and find that it has grown rapidly, holding a large share of treasury bills and commercial paper. Unlike in some other jurisdictions where investor outflows likely amplified stresses, Canadian MMFs experienced inflows during the March 2020 market turmoil. -
October 9, 2025
Triennial Central Bank Survey of Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Market Activity in Canada during April 2025
In April, the Bank of Canada and 51 other central banks and monetary authorities conducted the latest triennial survey of turnover activity in the foreign exchange (FX) and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets in their respective countries. -
October 9, 2025
Speech by Carolyn Rogers, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, Carolyn Rogers, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, will speak before the Canadian Club Toronto. -
October 9, 2025
Prosperity through productivity
Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers discusses how productivity growth can boost Canada’s prosperity and resilience, especially in a shock-prone world. Focusing on Canada’s banking sector, she explains how competition can improve productivity. But, she warns, it comes with trade-offs that must be managed carefully. -
October 9, 2025
Productivity’s competitive edge
Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers discusses how productivity growth can boost Canada’s prosperity and resilience. She also outlines how upcoming financial sector reforms are designed to increase competition. -
BoC–BoE Sovereign Default Database: What’s new in 2025?
The BoC–BoE database of sovereign debt defaults, published and updated annually by the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, provides comprehensive estimates of stocks of government obligations in default. The 2025 edition highlights a decline in the US-dollar value of sovereign debt in default and provides more data about defaults on China’s official loans. -
October 3, 2025
The difference between the price level and inflation
Price levels are a measure of the average cost of goods and services in the economy at a particular point in time. Inflation measures the rate of change in prices over a specific period. -
Household balance sheets and mortgage payment shocks
Household savings in Canada have increased significantly since 2019, especially among homeowners without a mortgage. We assess how savings buffers can mitigate households’ financial risk in relation to asset repricing, mortgage payment renewal and unemployment. -
The increasing role of hedge funds in Government of Canada bond auctions
We find that the rise in Government of Canada debt issuance correlates to growing participation of hedge funds in bond auctions since 2020. This increased participation supports the cost-effective distribution of Canada’s debt, but it also represents a potential vulnerability because hedge funds have a greater flight risk than other investor types.