Our vision, our values, our promise

Our vision

To be a leading central bank – dynamic, engaged, and trusted – committed to a better Canada”


Our values

Building on the principles that have always guided us — excellence, integrity and respect — we embrace three core values that define who we are and how we work together.

Think ahead

We strive to be forward-looking and innovative, balancing our duty to protect against risk with our resolve to constantly look for better answers.

Include everyone

We welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, seeking to understand and learn from one another – within the Bank and across this vast country.

Inspire confidence

We earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions. The better Canadians understand our goals, the more likely we are to achieve them together.


Our promise

We give Canadians the confidence to pursue opportunity:

  • by fostering economic and financial stability
  • by navigating relentless change with rigour and integrity
  • by helping grow our shared prosperity

Canadians count on us.