December 16, 2011 Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Special Adviser Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Evan W. Siddall as Special Adviser to the Governor. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
December 12, 2011 Prolonged Period of Deleveraging Ahead, Says Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney Media Relations Toronto, Ontario The world’s advanced economies are entering a prolonged period of deleveraging after several decades of accumulating debt, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said today. “The direction may be clear, but the magnitude and abruptness of the process are not. It could be long and orderly or it could be sharp and chaotic.” “In general, […] Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
December 6, 2011 Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
November 23, 2011 Canada’s Inflation-Targeting Regime Enhances Economic Well-Being of Canadians, Says Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney Media Relations Montréal, Quebec The effectiveness of Canada’s inflation-targeting regime, adopted in 1991, is well established, and partly responsible for the strength and relative stability of the Canadian economy, Governor Mark Carney of the Bank of Canada said today. “Over the past twenty years, Canadians have enjoyed a more stable and prosperous economic environment. Even during the recent crisis, […] Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
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 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 1, 2011 Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Special Adviser Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of David T. Beers as Special Adviser to the Governor. Mr. Beers, who is currently Global Head, Sovereign and International Public Finance Ratings at Standard & Poor’s, will serve for an 18-month term, beginning on 1 February 2012. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases