Currency

• 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
• 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
• November 2, 2022

  Keeping up with changes in how Canadians pay

  Speech summary Ron Morrow Canadian Innovation Exchange Summit Toronto, Ontario

  Executive Director of Retail Payments Supervision Ron Morrow discusses how the Bank of Canada is taking on new responsibilities to help protect consumers when they pay for things.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Currency, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial markets, Financial stability, Fintech, Retail payments supervision
• November 2, 2022

  Preparing for payments supervision

  Remarks Ron Morrow Canadian Innovation Exchange Summit Toronto, Ontario

  Ron Morrow, Executive Director of Retail Payments Supervision, discusses the Bank’s new mandate and what the future holds for payment service providers.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial stability, Fintech, Retail payments supervision
• 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
• June 10, 2021

  Going digital has helped the economy through COVID-19

  Speech summary Timothy Lane Western Canadian Chapters of Advocis Edmonton, Alberta, Vancouver, British Columbia, Winnipeg, Manitoba

  Deputy Governor Timothy Lane talks about the Bank’s decision yesterday to leave the policy rate unchanged. He also discusses how adopting digital technologies supported resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Currency, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial stability, Fintech, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth
• June 10, 2021

  The digital transformation and Canada’s economic resilience

  Remarks (delivered virtually) Timothy Lane Advocis Western Canada Chapters Edmonton, Alberta, Vancouver, British Columbia, Winnipeg, Manitoba

  Deputy Governor Tim Lane talks about the Bank’s latest interest rate announcement and discusses how the digital transformation has supported resilience through the pandemic and may be adding to the economy’s growth potential.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Currency, Digital currency, Financial system, Fintech, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation targeting framework
• February 10, 2021

  Changing how we pay

  Speech summary Timothy Lane Institute for Data Valorisation Montréal, Quebec

  Deputy Governor Timothy Lane discusses how the pandemic has accelerated the digitalization of the economy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Currency, Digital currency, Financial system, Financial stability, Fintech