Background materials

• 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.

  Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Climate change
• August 21, 2019

  Background 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.

  Content Type(s): Background materials
• May 1, 2017

  Calculation Methodology for Foreign Exchange Rates Published by the Bank of Canada

  As previously announced, the Bank of Canada is changing the way it publishes foreign exchange (FX) rates, effective 1 March 2017. This document describes the selection criteria, calculation methodology and publishing process for the new exchange rates.

  Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Exchange rates
• October 24, 2016

  Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target - Background Information – October 2016

  Commentary and technical data relating to the 2016 target renewal.

  Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Monetary Policy
• November 7, 2011

  Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target - Background Information - November 2011

  Commentary and technical data relating to the 2011 target renewal.

  Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Monetary Policy
• November 1, 2006

  Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target - Background Information

  Commentary and technical data relating to the 2006 target renewal.

  Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Monetary Policy
• May 1, 2001

  Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target - Background Information

  Commentary relating to the 2001 target renewal.

  Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Monetary Policy