August 25, 2020 The gap between inflation perceptions and reality Speech summary Lawrence L. Schembri Canadian Association for Business Economics Kingston, Ontario Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri talks about the difference between how Canadians perceive inflation and the actual measured rate, why this gap may exist, and what it could mean for monetary policy and the economy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
May 6, 2026 Opening Statement before the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy Opening statement Tiff Macklem Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy Ottawa, Ontario Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
May 24, 2022 An Overview of Lynx, Canada’s High-Value Payment System This document provides an overview of Lynx—Canada’s high-value payment system—and summarizes the system’s design. It explains the development and purpose of Lynx as well as the legal and regulatory framework governing its operation. It also describes the various settlement mechanisms and processes Lynx uses to allow system participants to meet their diverse payment needs while ensuring that risks that arise in the system are managed appropriately. Content Type(s): Background materials
March 12, 2009 Financial System Policy Responses to the Crisis Remarks David Longworth Financial Markets Association of Canada Toronto, Ontario With your professional interests in foreign exchange, money markets, capital markets, and derivatives, I'm sure the past year and a half has been exciting and interesting – if those are the right words. We've been living through a period of astonishing financial turbulence, historic marketplace losses, and serious threats to financial stability. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
November 23, 2015 Process for selecting a Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada Further to the 26 October 2015 announcement that Deputy Governor Agathe Côté will retire at the end of January 2016, the process to appoint her successor has been initiated. The Board of Directors has formed a selection committee to conduct the search and selection process, with the assistance of global executive recruiting firm Boyden. Content Type(s): Press, Announcements
March 31, 2015 Release of the 2014 Annual Report on Bank of Canada Oversight Activities The Bank of Canada today published the 2014 annual report on its oversight of payment, clearing and settlement systems, which are also known as financial market infrastructures or FMIs. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
October 31, 2016 Research Update - October 2016 This monthly 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
February 21, 2019 Monetary policy brings benefits—but has limits Speech summary Stephen S. Poloz Montréal, Quebec In his first speech of 2019, Governor Stephen S. Poloz explains that monetary policy is a powerful tool to promote our economic welfare. But he also notes that it has some key limits that need to be better understood in the face of uncertainty. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
April 20, 2001 Governor talks about the Bank of Canada's contribution to monetary and financial stability and about the current economic situation Media Relations Vancouver, British Columbia n a speech today to The Vancouver Board of Trade, Governor David Dodge said that the Bank of Canada contributes to the economic well-being of Canadians by preserving confidence in the value of money and by promoting the safety and soundness of Canada's financial system. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
November 7, 2001 Bank of Canada releases semi-annual Monetary Policy Report Media Relations The Bank of Canada today released its semi-annual 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