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
October 9, 2025 Prosperity through productivity Speech summary Carolyn Rogers Canadian Club Toronto Toronto, Ontario Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers discusses how productivity growth can boost Canada’s prosperity and resilience, especially in a shock-prone world. Focusing on Canada’s banking sector, she explains how competition can improve productivity. But, she warns, it comes with trade-offs that must be managed carefully. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Fintech, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth
October 9, 2025 Productivity’s competitive edge Remarks Carolyn Rogers Canadian Club Toronto Toronto, Ontario Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers discusses how productivity growth can boost Canada’s prosperity and resilience. She also outlines how upcoming financial sector reforms are designed to increase competition. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Fintech, Monetary policy, Economic models, Economy/Economic growth
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, Retail payments supervision
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, Retail payments supervision
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, Retail payments supervision
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, Retail payments supervision
November 28, 2023 Moving money with confidence: Canada’s new regime for retail payments supervision Remarks Ron Morrow Central 1 Momentum Summit Vancouver, British Columbia Executive Director of Supervision Ron Morrow discusses the creation and coming into force of a new supervision regime to oversee retail payments. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, Fintech, Retail payments supervision
June 30, 2023 Exploring global value and supply chains Patrick Alexander, Chris D'Souza, Yuko Imura, Lena Suchanek The things we buy come out of complex production chains that span the globe. Understanding these connections is crucial for today's economies. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Subject(s): Currency, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial markets, Fintech, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth