January 20, 1999 The euro: Its economic implications and its lessons for Canada Remarks Gordon Thiessen Canadian Club of Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario We have just witnessed the dawn of a new era in Europe. Beginning this month, 11 of the 15 member countries of the European Union have joined in a currency union. And they are using the euro as their common currency. The currency union is yet another step on the road to greater economic, social, and political integration in Europe - a vision some 50 years in the making. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
October 1, 2001 Bank of Canada releases 2002 schedule of dates for policy interest rate announcements Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today released its schedule of eight dates for announcing decisions on its key policy interest rate for 2002. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
The uneven economic consequences of COVID 19: A structural analysis Staff analytical note 2021-17 Martin Kuncl, Austin McWhirter, Alexander Ueberfeldt Using a structural model, we study the economic consequences of the COVID-19 shock. The uneven consequences, such as higher unemployment among young households, amplify the negative implications for the macroeconomy, household vulnerabilities and consumption inequality. Government support programs have stimulated the economy and lowered inequality and medium-term vulnerabilities. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff analytical notes JEL Code(s): E, E2, E20, E5, E52, E6, E62 Research Theme(s): Financial system, Household and business credit, Monetary policy, Inflation dynamics and pressures, Monetary policy tools and implementation, Real economy and forecasting
September 23, 2009 Promoting Canada's economic and financial well-being Remarks David Longworth Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce Summerside, Prince Edward Island The Bank's mandate is to promote Canada's economic and financial well-being. Clearly, this is an important mandate, and we are determined to demonstrate excellence as we work to fulfill it. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
January 11, 2010 Bank of Canada Review - Winter 2009-2010 Causes and consequences of declining inflation persistence in Canada; the evolution of capital flows to emerging-market economies (EMEs) and the need for EMEs to implement policies that support capital flows; making bank notes accessible for Canadians living with blindness or low vision, sharing assessments of the suite of accessibility features on the current series of bank notes and plans for the next series. Content Type(s): Publications, Bank of Canada Review
September 30, 2024 Quarterly Research Update – 2024 Q3 This newsletter features the latest research publications by Bank of Canada economists including external publications and working papers published on the Bank of Canada’s website. Content Type(s): Staff research, Research newsletters
December 13, 2010 Living with Low for Long Remarks Mark Carney Economic Club of Canada Toronto, Ontario Current turbulence in Europe is a reminder that the crisis is not over, but has merely entered a new phase. In a world awash with debt, repairing the balance sheets of banks, households and countries will take years. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks