May 27, 2005 70 Years of Central Banking in Canada Remarks David Dodge Canadian Economics Association Hamilton, Ontario The Bank opened its doors on 11 March 1935, at the height of the Great Depression, and immediately faced enormous challenges. In meeting those challenges, the new Bank of Canada drew on the experience of other, established central banks. It received valuable guidance in functions such as the issuance of bank notes, managing foreign exchange reserves, and promoting financial stability. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
November 20, 1995 Monetary Policy Report – November 1995 This is the second in a series of semi-annual reports designed to increase the transparency and understanding of Canadian monetary policy. Content Type(s): Publications, Monetary Policy Report
November 7, 2013 $5 and $10 Bank Note Issue Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Canadian Space Agency Saint Hubert, Québec Governor Stephen S. Poloz announces the entry into circulation of the new $5 and $10 polymer bank notes. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Bank notes
Benchmarks for assessing labour market health: 2025 update Staff Analytical Note 2025-17 Fares Bounajm, Tessa Devakos We provide an update on the state of the labour market, which has moved into modest excess supply. We also explore why wage growth measures remain elevated and how US trade policy could affect different parts of the labour market. We update the range of benchmarks in our dashboard of indicators. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff analytical notes Research Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Econometric and statistical methods, Labour markets, Monetary policy JEL Code(s): E, E2, J, J2, J3, J6
The Financial Services Sector: Past Changes and Future Prospects Technical Report No. 82 Charles Freedman, Clyde Goodlet The financial services industry has been undergoing significant change in recent years. This paper analyzes some key developments affecting the industry and examines some important issues facing the industry and its regulators. Content Type(s): Staff research, Technical reports Research Topic(s): Financial services JEL Code(s): G, G2
August 25, 2004 Bank of Canada Unveils New $20 Bank Note Media Relations Vancouver, British Columbia The Bank of Canada today unveiled Canada's new $20 bank note, the theme of which is Arts and Culture. The new note was unveiled at a ceremony in Vancouver by the Honourable John McCallum, Minister of National Revenue (by videotape), and Paul Jenkins, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
November 14, 2011 Bank of Canada Issues $100 Bill – First Canadian Polymer Bank Note Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today began circulating the new $100 bill – Canada’s first polymer bank note. This new note will be available at financial institutions from coast to coast to coast over the next few weeks. The $100 note features a portrait of Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister of Canada between 1911 and 1920, […] Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Research Topic(s): Bank notes
October 13, 2021 Climate change and the Bank of Canada We’re taking steps to better understand the impacts of climate change on the economy and to reduce our environmental footprint. Content Type(s): Background materials Research Topic(s): Climate change
June 28, 2011 Financial Risks and Global Reforms Remarks Agathe Côté Financial Markets Association of Canada in association with Women in Capital Markets Toronto, Ontario In a speech to members of the Financial Markets Association of Canada and Women in Capital Markets, Deputy Governor Agathe Côté discusses risks to the Canadian financial system and reform of the global system. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
Greater Transparency in Monetary Policy: Impact on Financial Markets Technical Report No. 86 Philippe Muller, Mark Zelmer Measures have been taken by the Bank of Canada to increase the transparency of Canadian monetary policy. This paper examines whether the greater transparency has improved financial markets' understanding of the conduct of monetary policy. Content Type(s): Staff research, Technical reports Research Topic(s): Financial markets, Monetary policy implementation JEL Code(s): E, E5, E52, E58, G, G1, G14