February 6, 2026 What is money? We use money to pay for goods and services. Canadians are using digital money more than ever before, but cash still plays an important role in our economy. Content Type(s): Explainers Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes, Digital currency, Financial system, Fintech
September 12, 2025 The evolution of how we pay for things New technologies new payments possibilities. Learn more about how these innovations can make purchases easier, but also introduce new risks. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial stability, Fintech
May 30, 2024 Future-proofing our payments systems Speech summary Ron Morrow Payments Canada SUMMIT Toronto, Ontario Executive Director of Payments, Supervision and Oversight Ron Morrow talks about how payments have evolved in Canada and why it’s important to modernize our payment infrastructure. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial stability, Fintech
May 30, 2024 Laying bare the evolution of payments in Canada Remarks Ron Morrow Payments Canada SUMMIT Toronto, Ontario Ron Morrow, Executive Director of Payments, Supervision and Oversight, talks about the evolution of payments in Canada, as well as the Bank’s new supervisory role for payment service providers. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial stability, Fintech
February 24, 2023 The lifespan of a bank note At the Bank of Canada, we assessed the life cycle of bank notes to confirm that polymer notes have a smaller environmental footprint than paper notes. Polymer notes have a longer life and then are recycled. Content Type(s): Background materials Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes
July 28, 2022 Understanding seigniorage At the Bank of Canada, we cover the cost of day-to-day business with “seigniorage,” which means earning money from issuing bank notes. Content Type(s): Explainers Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes, Funds management, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth
November 23, 2021 Financial stability through the pandemic and beyond Remarks (delivered virtually) Paul Beaudry OSC Dialogue, Ontario Securities Commission Toronto, Ontario Deputy Governor Paul Beaudry provides an update on financial vulnerabilities and risks in Canada, including those stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes, Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
September 9, 2021 Economic progress report: Monetary policy for the recovery Remarks (delivered virtually) Tiff Macklem Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec Montréal, Quebec Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem talks about the Bank’s latest interest rate announcement and discusses how the Bank could adjust monetary policy and its quantitative easing program as the recovery progresses. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
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): Explainers Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes
February 25, 2020 Exploring new ways to pay Speech summary Timothy Lane CFA Montreal FinTech RDV 2020 Montréal, Quebec Deputy Governor Timothy Lane explains how the Bank of Canada is preparing for a future where Canadians may need a digital currency issued by their central bank. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes, Digital currency, Financial system, Fintech