September 30, 2023 Info Source This document provides information about the functions, programs, activities and related information holdings of government institutions subject to the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.
December 16, 2001 Risk Management in the Exchange Fund Account Bank of Canada Review - Winter 2001–2002 Michel Rochette In this article, author Michel Rochette of the Bank's Risk-Management Unit briefly describes the initiatives undertaken to identify, analyze, model, and manage the principal risks inherent in the transactions of the Exchange Fund Account (EFA), where the international reserves of the federal government are held. The author focuses on five types of risk: credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, and legal risk. In addition, the author presents the risk-management principles underlying the activities of the EFA and the governance structure of the Account. Content Type(s): Publications, Bank of Canada Review articles
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Introducing the Bank of Canada’s Market Participants Survey Staff analytical note 2023-1 Annick Demers, Tamara Gomes, Stephane Gignac The Market Participants Survey (MPS) gathers financial market participants’ expectations for key macroeconomic and financial variables and for monetary policy. This staff analytical note describes the MPS’s objectives and main features, its process and design, and how Bank of Canada staff use the results. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff analytical notes JEL Code(s): C, C8, C83, E, E4, E44, E5, E52, E58, G, G1, G12, G14 Research Theme(s): Financial markets and funds management, Market functioning, Monetary policy, Monetary policy framework and transmission, Monetary policy tools and implementation
June 8, 2017 Financial System Review - June 2017 This issue of the Financial System Review reflects the Bank’s judgment that household indebtedness and housing market imbalances–the most important vulnerabilities for the Canadian financial system–have moved higher over the past six months. However, the financial system remains resilient, and macroeconomic conditions continue to improve. Other vulnerabilities discussed in this FSR are fragile fixed-income market liquidity and the capacity of an interconnected financial system to mitigate cyber threats. Content Type(s): Publications, Financial Stability Report
April 7, 2014 Bank of Canada announces appointment of Filipe Dinis as Chief Operating Officer Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that Filipe Dinis has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 5 May 2014. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
September 19, 2019 Bank of Canada announces Deputy Governor and Special Advisor appointments Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Toni Gravelle as Deputy Governor, effective October 1, 2019. The Bank also today announced that Mark Hardisty will join the Bank as Special Advisor to the Governor for a two-year term beginning November 6, 2019. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
January 30, 2006 Annual Report 2005 In 2005, the Bank of Canada celebrated its 70th anniversary. Since the Bank opened its doors in March 1935, it has evolved into a national institution at the heart of Canada’s economy. We had a lot to celebrate in 2005—particularly our progress over the past 70 yearsand our continuing contribution to the economic and financial well-being of Canadians. Content Type(s): Publications, Annual Report