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• Comparing Forward Guidance and Neo-Fisherianism as Strategies for Escaping Liquidity Traps

  Staff Analytical Note 2016-16 Robert Amano, Thomas J. Carter, Rhys R. Mendes

  What path should policy-makers select for the nominal rate when faced with a liquidity trap during which the effective lower bound binds?

  Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff analytical notes Research Topic(s): Central bank research, Economic models, Inflation and prices, Interest rates, Monetary policy framework, Monetary policy transmission JEL Code(s): E, E4, E5
• December 8, 2016

  Viola Desmond chosen as the Bank NOTE-able woman to be featured on new $10 bank note

  Media Relations Gatineau, Quebec

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz, Minister of Finance Bill Morneau and Minister of Status of Women Patty Hajdu today announced that Viola Desmond will be featured on a new $10 bank note, expected in late 2018.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• December 8, 2016

  Engaging Canadians: a #bankNOTEable process

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Canadian Museum of History Gatineau, Quebec

  Governor Poloz, with Ministers Morneau and Hadju, announces the #bankNOTEable woman.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Bank notes
• December 7, 2016

  Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1/2 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1/2 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 3/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/4 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• December 2, 2016

  Weekly Financial Statistics - 2 December 2016

  Content Type(s): Publications, Historical: Weekly Financial Statistics
• December 1, 2016

  Bank of Canada announces details of forthcoming changes to its published foreign exchange rate data

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced a final list of the 26 foreign currency exchange rates that it will continue to publish after 1 March 2017.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): Canadian Foreign Exchange Committee
• November 30, 2016

  Research Update - November 2016

  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
• November 29, 2016

  Quarterly Financial Report - Third Quarter 2016

  Quarterly Financial Report - Third Quarter 2016 - For the period ended 30 September 2016

  Content Type(s): Publications, Quarterly Financial Report
• November 28, 2016

  Growth of the service sector is helping Canada’s economy return to full output, Governor Poloz says

  Media Relations Toronto, Ontario

  The rise of the service sector in the Canadian economy is a natural process that is leading to high-quality jobs and supporting the return of sustained economic growth, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 28, 2016

  From Hewers of Wood to Hewers of Code: Canada’s Expanding Service Economy

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz C.D. Howe Institute Toronto, Ontario

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses how growth in Canada’s service sector is leading to high-paying jobs and helping complete the economic recovery.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Central bank research, Economic models, Firm dynamics, Productivity, Recent economic and financial developments, Service sector