October 26, 2009 Monetary Policy Report – October 2009 Recent indicators point to the start of a global recovery from a deep, synchronous recession. Content Type(s): Publications, Monetary Policy Report
Sequencing Extended Monetary Policies at the Effective Lower Bound Staff discussion paper 2021-10 Yang Zhang, Lena Suchanek, Jonathan Swarbrick, Joel Wagner, Tudor Schlanger In this analysis, we use simulations in the Bank of Canada’s projection model—the Terms-of-Trade Economic Model—to consider a suite of extended monetary policies to support the economy following the COVID-19 crisis. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers JEL Code(s): E, E3, E4, E5, E52, E58 Research Theme(s): Models and tools, Economic models, Monetary policy, Monetary policy tools and implementation
March 24, 2014 Financial Benchmarks: A Question of Trust Remarks Timothy Lane Osgoode Hall Law School and Schulich School of Business Toronto, Ontario In his speech, “Financial Benchmarks: A Question of Trust,” Deputy Governor Timothy Lane discusses the importance of financial benchmarks, recent issues, and steps to address them to re-establish trust.” Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
June 21, 2007 Financial System Review - June 2007 The Financial System Review is one vehicle that the Bank of Canada uses to contribute to the strength of the Canadian financial system. The Developments and Trends section of the Review aims to provide analysis and discussion of current developments and trends in the Canadian financial sector. Content Type(s): Publications, Financial Stability Report
March 8, 2007 Meeting Global Economic Challenges: The Need for Flexibility Remarks David Dodge Calgary Chamber of Commerce Calgary, Alberta Our primary objective at the Bank is to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canadians. Over the years, we have learned that the best contribution that monetary policy can make in this regard is to give Canadians confidence in the future value of their money. We do this by keeping inflation low, stable, and predictable. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
January 23, 2002 Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update Media Relations The Bank of Canada today released its Update to the November Monetary Policy Report, in which it discusses economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
January 21, 2010 Monetary Policy Report – January 2010 The global economic recovery is under way, supported by continued improvements in fi nancial conditions and stronger domestic demand growth in many emerging-market economies. Content Type(s): Publications, Monetary Policy Report
December 2, 2002 Change to Bank of Canada Interest Rate Spread for Items Cleared through the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS) The Canadian Payments Association introduced the Large Value Transfer System, an electronic system for the transfer of payments, on 4 February 1999. Virtually all of the value of public sector payment flows and most payments related to wholesale market transactions now move through the LVTS. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
June 26, 1997 Bank Rate Raised 1/4 of a Percentage Point Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada indicated today that it had raised the Bank Rate by 1/4 of one percentage point to 3 1/2 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
May 17, 2012 Inflation Targeting: The Recent International Experience Bank of Canada Review - Spring 2012 Robert Lavigne, Rhys R. Mendes, Subrata Sarker In the years since the 2006 renewal of Canada’s inflation-control agreement, monetary policy regimes have faced significant shocks, including the global economic and financial crisis. This article reviews the recent experience with inflation targeting, including the debate about the appropriate role of monetary policy in maintaining financial stability. In the aftermath of the crisis, both […] Content Type(s): Publications, Bank of Canada Review articles JEL Code(s): E, E3, E31, E5, E52, E58