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
December 16, 2025 Good money and your central bank Remarks Tiff Macklem The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal Montréal, Quebec Governor Tiff Macklem discusses the Bank of Canada’s role in ensuring the stability of money in all its forms, from currency to digital payments. He also outlines how keeping inflation low and stable ensures Canadian money retains its purchasing power. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes, Digital currency, Monetary policy, Inflation targeting framework
December 16, 2025 Money you can count on Speech summary Tiff Macklem The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal Montréal, Quebec Governor Tiff Macklem discusses the Bank of Canada’s role in ensuring Canadians can trust their money in all its forms. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Currency, Bank notes, Digital currency, Monetary policy, Inflation targeting framework
September 18, 2025 Making change—Accelerating payments innovation Remarks Ron Morrow CPA The One conference Ottawa, Ontario Ron Morrow, Executive Director of Payments, Supervision and Oversight, talks about innovations in the payments ecosystem. He also highlights the Bank’s new role as supervisor of payment service providers. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, Fintech
September 18, 2025 Cashing in on payments innovation Speech summary Ron Morrow CPA The One conference Ottawa, Ontario Executive Director of Payments, Supervision and Oversight Ron Morrow discusses advancements in how Canadians pay for things, and why Canada needs to do more to get ahead. He also explains the Bank of Canada’s new role as the regulator for payment service providers. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Currency, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, 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
September 24, 2024 Economic growth during uncertain times Remarks Tiff Macklem IIF-CBA Forum Toronto, Ontario Governor Tiff Macklem discusses global uncertainty, and the Bank of Canada’s role in mitigating and managing risks to our economy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
September 20, 2024 Artificial intelligence, the economy and central banking Remarks Tiff Macklem National Bureau of Economic Research, Economics of Artificial Intelligence Conference Toronto, Ontario Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem discusses how artificial intelligence could impact the economy, and outlines some of the implications for monetary policy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
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