March 24, 2011 Bank notes: Resources for media This section features reference materials, survey results and more to help journalists research and report on Canada’s bank notes.
March 22, 2011 Summary of Comments - 2011-12 Debt Management Strategy Consultations The Summary of Comments - 2011-12 Debt Management Strategy Consultations is being published on the Bank of Canada's website in conjunction with the release of the government's Debt Management Strategy for 2011-12 on the Department of Finance's website. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
March 21, 2011 Frontiers series Our currency has come a long way. And it’s going even further. The new polymer notes look and feel quite different, but they’re a good change for Canadians. They are highly secure, durable and innovative.
March 17, 2011 Statement of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Media Relations We, the G7 Finance Ministers and central bank governors, discussed the recent dramatic events in Japan and were briefed by our Japanese colleagues on the current situation and the economic and financial response put in place by the authorities. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
March 10, 2011 Bank of Canada Announces Further Details on New Series of Polymer Bank Notes Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that it will begin circulating a new $100 polymer bank note in November 2011, with a polymer $50 note to follow in March 2012. The Bank also provided further technical and background information about the new bank notes. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
March 1, 2011 Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
February 18, 2011 Global imbalances: the international monetary system and financial stability Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of Canada contributed the article "Global imbalances: the international monetary system and financial stability" to the Banque de France's Financial Stability Review. Content Type(s): Press, Announcements