October 7, 2004 Global Economic Developments and the Implications for Ontario Remarks David Dodge Ontario Economic Summit Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario One theme that I heard repeatedly in Washington is that 2004 is turning out to be a better year than many had thought, particularly over the first half of the year. Indeed, the IMF is now projecting global economic growth of 5 per cent in 2004, which would be a marked improvement from the 3.9 per cent rate seen in 2003. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
May 13, 2026 Productivity in the age of AI Speech summary Michelle Alexopoulos Ottawa Economics Association—Canadian Association for Business Economics Spring Policy Conference Ottawa, Ontario External Deputy Governor Michelle Alexopoulos discusses the evolution of artificial intelligence and its potential effects on jobs, productivity and economic growth—now, and in the future. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
November 16, 2017 Bank of Canada Review - Autumn 2017 Is shale oil production in the United States a factor in the 2014 oil price decline? Which methods of payment are commonly accepted by merchants in Canada? Bank researchers share their insights on these topics. They also provide an update on the neutral rate of interest as well as on changes to the Bank’s operational framework for market operations. Content Type(s): Publications, Bank of Canada Review
October 29, 2024 The Bank of Canada’s 2025–27 Strategic Plan Framework Read a message from Governor Macklem, learn about our planning framework and find out how we will track our progress.
June 9, 2016 Large Canadian Public Pension Funds: A Financial System Perspective Financial System Review - June 2016 Guillaume Bédard-Pagé, Annick Demers, Eric Tuer, Miville Tremblay The authors review the eight largest public pension funds in Canada. These funds are an important source of retirement income for Canadians. They are also significant investors, with net assets under management of over $1 trillion. The authors outline the investment strategies of the funds and how they interact with financial institutions and participate in financial markets. They also discuss the ways in which the funds’ risk-management frameworks could contribute to financial system stability and how they minimize potential vulnerabilities. Content Type(s): Publications, Financial System Review articles JEL Code(s): G, G1, G11, G2, G23
October 19, 2017 Principles for external communication by members of Governing Council To uphold public confidence in the transparency and integrity of its work on behalf of Canadians, the Bank adheres to these principles for Governing Council’s external communications.
April 23, 2018 Environmental Scan To plan our future priorities, we have to take into account the environment in which we’re operating. Since we conducted our last environmental scan, the world has experienced a number of significant changes, and at great speed. More than ever, we need to prepare for a range of potential futures.
2018 Bitcoin Omnibus Survey: Awareness and Usage Staff discussion paper 2019-10 Christopher Henry, Kim Huynh, Gradon Nicholls, Mitchell Nicholson The Bank of Canada continues to use the Bitcoin Omnibus Survey (BTCOS) to monitor trends in Canadians’ awareness, ownership and use of Bitcoin. The most recent iteration was conducted in late 2018, following an 85 percent decline in the price of Bitcoin throughout the year. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers JEL Code(s): C, C1, C12, E, E4, O, O5, O51 Research Theme(s): Money and payments, Cash and bank notes, Digital assets and fintech
July 24, 2024 Monetary Policy Report—July 2024—In focus: How newcomers impact the Canadian economy A rise in newcomer arrivals has boosted Canada’s population growth in recent years, adding to both supply and demand. Assessing how this change impacts the economy can provide insight into inflationary pressures.
August 14, 2025 The difference between a trade surplus and a trade deficit A trade surplus and a trade deficit are both measures of a country’s balance of trade. They are a calculation of whether a country exports or imports more. Content Type(s): Explainers Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation