December 13, 2021 Monetary Policy Framework Renewal (December 2021) Commentary and technical data relating to the 2021 renewal. Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Monetary policy
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 Topic(s): Climate change
September 10, 2021 About the Bank of Canada’s balance sheet At the Bank of Canada, our balance sheet reflects the unique role we play as Canada’s central bank. Get an overview of how it’s used to acquire assets and support our core functions, and learn about the types of assets and liabilities we hold. Content Type(s): Background materials
January 1, 2021 About legal tender Find out what “legal tender” means, why legal tender status changes, and how to redeem older bank notes. Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Bank notes
October 1, 2020 Background information on foreign exchange rates Learn about the publication of, and calculation methodology for, the foreign exchange (FX) rate data on the Bank of Canada’s website. Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Exchange rates
February 25, 2020 Contingency Planning for a Central Bank Digital Currency This background note explains the Bank’s official position on CBDC. It outlines the public policy, design, technology and risk management issues the Bank is considering as it builds its capacity to issue a CBDC in case it is needed in the future. Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Digital currencies and fintech
November 13, 2019 Information on the Standing Term Liquidity Facility The Bank of Canada regularly reviews its Framework for Market Operations and Liquidity Provision to ensure it remains in line with the evolution of the Canadian financial system. Content Type(s): Background materials Source(s): Standing Term Liquidity Facility
October 24, 2016 Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target (October 2016) Commentary and technical data relating to the 2016 target renewal. Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Monetary policy
December 8, 2015 Framework for Conducting Monetary Policy at Low Interest Rates This document outlines a series of monetary policy measures that could be deployed in a very low interest rate environment. Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Monetary policy
November 7, 2011 Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target (November 2011) Commentary and technical data relating to the 2011 target renewal. Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Monetary policy