May 26, 2010 Regulatory oversight of designated clearing and settlement systems Learn about the Bank’s role in overseeing financial market infrastructure (FMIs), its oversight responsibilities and powers under Canada’s Payment Clearing and Settlement Act, and which FMIs are considered systemically important.
May 26, 2010 Financial system Canada's financial system consists of financial institutions, such as banks and credit unions; the financial markets; and payments systems.
May 26, 2010 Senate Committee on National Finance Opening statement Pierre Duguay Senate Committee on National Finance Ottawa, Ontario At year-end 2009, there were 1.8 billion bank notes in circulation, with a total value of $55.5 billion – approximately $1,630 per Canadian. The Bank of Canada is not responsible for coins. Decisions on coinage rest with the federal government, in particular, the Department of Finance, and with the Royal Canadian Mint. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
May 26, 2010 Selected media activities Access links to media activities by the Governor, Senior Deputy Governor and Deputy Governors.
May 26, 2010 Media contacts Our consultants are available from 08:30 to 17:00 ET, Monday to Friday. We will normally reply to all media calls and emails within four hours.
May 20, 2010 Qualitative Research on the Monetary Policy Report – Key Findings, 2009 Results of the Qualitative Research on the Monetary Policy Report, seeking feedback from key readers on how they use the Report and how to improve its content, design, and delivery.
May 20, 2010 1999 survey indicates limited familiarity with the Bank of Canada Results of a general public survey exploring Canadians' familiarity with the Bank and its activities. Also, results of a survey of senior business executives regarding the Bank's mandate and activities.