January 1, 2021
Background materials
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October 1, 2020
Background information on foreign exchange rates
Learn about the publication of, and calculation methodology for, the foreign exchange (FX) rate data on the Bank of Canada’s website. -
February 25, 2020
Contingency Planning for a Central Bank Digital Currency
This background note explains the Bank’s official position on CBDC. It outlines the public policy, design, technology and risk management issues the Bank is considering as it builds its capacity to issue a CBDC in case it is needed in the future. -
November 13, 2019
Greening the Bank of Canada
We are taking steps to reduce our environmental footprint and our own operational risks related to climate change. -
November 13, 2019
Information on the Standing Term Liquidity Facility
The Bank of Canada regularly reviews its Framework for Market Operations and Liquidity Provision to ensure it remains in line with the evolution of the Canadian financial system. -
August 21, 2019
Information on the Bank of Canada’s balance sheet
This note provides an overview of the key elements of the Bank’s balance sheet and how it has evolved. It also outlines the principles governing the acquisition of financial assets. -
October 24, 2016
Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target (October 2016)
Commentary and technical data relating to the 2016 target renewal. -
December 8, 2015
Framework for Conducting Monetary Policy at Low Interest Rates
This document outlines a series of monetary policy measures that could be deployed in a very low interest rate environment. -
November 7, 2011
Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target (November 2011)
Commentary and technical data relating to the 2011 target renewal. -
November 1, 2006
Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target (November 2006)
Commentary and technical data relating to the 2006 target renewal.