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February 25, 2020
Exploring new ways to pay
Deputy Governor Timothy Lane explains how the Bank of Canada is preparing for a future where Canadians may need a digital currency issued by their central bank.
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Cryptoassets,
Cryptocurrencies,
Digital Currencies and Fintech
February 19, 2020
Bank of Canada Announces Scholarship Recipients
The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce the 2019-2020 recipients of its scholarship awards for women, Indigenous students and students with disabilities.
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February 18, 2020
Bank of Canada to begin publishing Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average in June
The Bank of Canada will take over the responsibility for publishing the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (CORRA), effective Monday, June 15, 2020.
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Media Advisories
March 4, 2020
On Wednesday, March 4, 2020, the Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate. A press release will provide a brief explanation of the decision.
Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement
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Media Advisories
February 26, 2020
Timothy Lane, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, gave an interview to the Logic. The story will be available online: https://thelogic.co/.
Bank of Canada Media Interview – The Logic
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Media Advisories
February 25, 2020
Timothy Lane, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, gave interviews to La Presse and the Financial Post. The stories will be available online: www.lapresse.ca and https://business.financialpost.com. The Financial Post will also feature their story in the newspaper.
Bank of Canada Media Interviews – La Presse and Financial Post
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Press,
Media Advisories
Digital Currencies and Fintech
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November 19, 2019
RDI économie
Carolyn A. Wilkins, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada
Archived Interview with RDI économie
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Latest Webcast
February 25, 2020 CFA Montréal FinTech RDV 2020 - Speech (Webcast)
Money and Payments in the Digital Age — Deputy Governor Timothy Lane of the Bank of Canada speaks at the CFA Montréal FinTech RDV 2020. (12:30 (ET) approx.)
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- April 6, 2020
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