January 30, 2005 Annual Report 2004 The Bank of Canada has played an integral role in Canadian society for 70 years. When the Bank opened its doors in the spring of 1935, this country was struggling to define itself and to survive the economic and social turmoil of the Great Depression. Like Canada’s economy, its central bank has evolved and grown over the years. It has faced critical challenges and embraced change. But the Bank’s mandate has not changed. It is now, as it was then, to provide an effective, national monetary authority for Canada. Content Type(s): Publications, Annual Report
January 27, 2005 Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today released its Update to the October Monetary Policy Report. The Update discusses current economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
January 27, 2005 Release of the Monetary Policy Report Update Opening statement David Dodge The outlook for the Canadian economy continues to be shaped by global developments, including the realignment of world currencies. The near-term outlook for the global economy is a touch weaker than projected in the October Report, but more solidly based because of somewhat lower oil prices and greater confidence in the momentum of the U.S. economy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
January 27, 2005 Monetary Policy Report Update – January 2005 The adjustment of the Canadian economy to major global developments continues to shape the economic outlook. Content Type(s): Publications, Monetary Policy Report
January 25, 2005 Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is unchanged, and the Bank Rate remains at 2 3/4 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
January 25, 2005 Bank of Canada Review - Winter 2004-2005 Cover page Promissory Notes The notes featured on the cover measure approximately 21 cm x 8 cm and form part of the National Currency Collection, Bank of Canada. Photography by Gord Carter, Ottawa Content Type(s): Publications, Bank of Canada Review
January 20, 2005 Bank of Canada to Upgrade $10 Bank Note Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario As part of its ongoing efforts to improve the security of Canadian bank notes, the Bank of Canada will issue a $10 note with upgraded security features beginning 18 May 2005. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
January 17, 2005 Business Outlook Survey - Winter 2004-05 Businesses remain positive about the economic outlook but less so than in the autumn survey. The appreciation of the Canadian dollar between the survey periods has heightened uncertainty among businesses and dampened the expectations of those adversely affected by the rising dollar.Supplemental questions on the appreciation of the Canadian dollar - Winter 2004-05 Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
Self-Enforcing Labour Contracts and the Dynamics Puzzle Staff Working Paper 2005-1 Christian Calmès To properly account for the dynamics of key macroeconomic variables, researchers incorporate various internal-propagation mechanisms in their models. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff working papers Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Economic models, Labour markets JEL Code(s): E, E1, E12, E4, E49, J, J3, J30, J31, J4, J41
December 31, 2004 Summary of Government of Canada - Outstanding as at 31 December 2004 Content Type(s): Publications, Historical: Securities and loans