Posts

• October 16, 2018

  Keeping the financial system healthy

  

  Joshua Slive, Donald Coletti

  We are all better off if the financial system can weather a storm or two. And every one of us plays a role in keeping it that way.

  Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth
• October 16, 2018

  Navigating digital disruption and the economy

  

  Eric Santor

  Technology can enhance efficiency and help create new jobs, but challenges like automation's impact on employment also need careful consideration and proactive solutions.

  Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple

• Is a Cashless Society Problematic?

  Staff discussion paper 2018-12 Walter Engert, Ben Fung, Scott Hendry

  The use of bank notes in Canada for payments has declined consistently for some time, and similar trends are evident in other countries. This has led some observers to predict a cashless society in the future.

  Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers JEL Code(s): E, E4, E41, E42, E5 Research Theme(s): Financial system, Financial stability and systemic risk, Money and payments, Cash and bank notes, Digital assets and fintech, Retail payments
• October 15, 2018

  Business Outlook Survey—Autumn 2018

  Responses to the autumn Business Outlook Survey indicate that near-term business prospects continue to be robust. Strong demand and elevated capacity pressures support firms’ investment and employment intentions.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
• October 15, 2018

  Senior Loan Officer Survey—Third Quarter of 2018

  Household lending conditions were almost unchanged this quarter, while competition for corporate borrowers continues to drive an easing in business lending conditions.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Senior Loan Officer Survey
• October 15, 2018

  CARR Meeting (October 15, 2018)

  Content Type(s): Meetings Source(s): Canadian Alternative Reference Rate Working Group
• October 12, 2018

  Fiscal agent for the Government of Canada

  We are the fiscal agent for the Government. We provide treasury-management services and manage Canada’s public debt programs and foreign exchange reserves.
• October 12, 2018

  Macrofinancial Issues Workshop

  This workshop, hosted by our Financial Stability Department, brings together top researchers from Canada and the United States, to discuss macro-financial issues such as the housing market, banking and regulatory policies. This event will be a precursor to two-day annual meetings of academic and business professionals more broadly focused on financial systems issues.

  Content Type(s): Conferences and workshops
• October 10, 2018

  Bank of Canada launches new program to foster collaboration with innovators

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada is looking for partners in the private sector and academia to experiment with digital tools and technology, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• October 4, 2018

  Bank of Canada partners with Canadian Foundation for Economic Education to launch new website

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Today, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz welcomed students and teachers to the Bank of Canada Museum for the launch of Money and Monetary Policy in Canada.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases