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. -
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. -
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. -
October 24, 2016
Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target - Background Information – October 2016
Commentary and technical data relating to the 2016 target renewal. -
November 7, 2011
Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target - Background Information - November 2011
Commentary and technical data relating to the 2011 target renewal. -
November 1, 2006
Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target - Background Information
Commentary and technical data relating to the 2006 target renewal. -
May 1, 2001
Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target - Background Information
Commentary relating to the 2001 target renewal.