December 13, 2021
Background materials
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October 13, 2021
Climate change and the Bank of Canada
We’re taking steps to better understand the impacts of climate change on the economy and to reduce our environmental footprint. -
September 10, 2021
About the Bank of Canada’s balance sheet
At the Bank of Canada, our balance sheet reflects the unique role we play as Canada’s central bank. Get an overview of how it’s used to acquire assets and support our core functions, and learn about the types of assets and liabilities we hold. -
January 1, 2021
About legal tender
Find out what “legal tender” means, why legal tender status changes, and how to redeem older bank notes. -
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
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. -
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.