November 14, 2011 Bank Note Launch Remarks Mark Carney MaRS Discovery District Toronto, Ontario Governor Mark Carney announces the launch of the new $100 bank note. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Bank notes
November 14, 2011 Bank of Canada Issues $100 Bill – First Canadian Polymer Bank Note Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today began circulating the new $100 bill – Canada’s first polymer bank note. This new note will be available at financial institutions from coast to coast to coast over the next few weeks. The $100 note features a portrait of Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister of Canada between 1911 and 1920, […] Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Research Topic(s): Bank notes
November 9, 2011 Bank of Canada Releases Background Information on Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today released the document Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target: Background Information, which summarizes the key elements of Canada's inflation-targeting framework. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
November 8, 2011 Joint Statement of the Government of Canada and the Bank of Canada on the Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The primary objective of Canada's monetary policy is to enhance the well-being of Canadians by contributing to sustained economic growth, rising levels of employment and improved living standards. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
November 8, 2011 Global Liquidity Remarks Mark Carney Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce London, United Kingdom Governor Mark Carney discusses how global liquidity cycles affect financial stability and economic growth, and what policy can do about it. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
November 8, 2011 Global Liquidity Is Having a Major Impact on Financial Stability and Economic Growth, Says Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney Media Relations London, United Kingdom Large, abrupt fluctuations in global liquidity are having a major impact on global financial stability and economic growth, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said today in a speech to the Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce. “Over the medium term, the continuation of such extreme liquidity cycles could ultimately threaten open capital markets and a […] Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
November 4, 2011 Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney Appointed Chairman of Financial Stability Board Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney has been named Chairman of the Financial Stability Board (FSB). Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
November 2, 2011 Opening Statement before the Senate Standing Committee on National Finance Opening statement Mark Carney Senate Standing Committee on National Finance Ottawa, Ontario Good evening. Tiff and I are pleased to be here with you today to discuss retail price differentials between Canada and the United States. The mandate of the Bank of Canada is to enhance the well-being of Canadians by contributing to sustained economic growth. The single, most direct contribution that monetary policy can make to […] Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
November 2, 2011 Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce Opening statement Mark Carney Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce Ottawa, Ontario Good afternoon. Tiff and I are pleased to be here with you today to discuss the October Monetary Policy Report, which the Bank published last week. The global economy has slowed markedly as several downside risks to the projection outlined in the Bank’s July MPR have been realized. Volatility has increased and there has been […] Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements