February 28, 2021
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February 26, 2021
COVID‑19 stringency index
The COVID-19 stringency index was discontinued with its last observation on July 15, 2022. -
February 26, 2021
Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence
The call for nominations is open until April 30, 2021. -
The Bank of Canada COVID‑19 stringency index: measuring policy response across provinces
We construct an index that systematically measures and tracks the stringency of government policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic across Canadian provinces. Researchers can use this stringency index to analyze how the pandemic is affecting the economy. -
February 25, 2021
New strategy embeds diversity and inclusion into Bank of Canada’s work
The Bank of Canada has long recognized that the inclusion of diverse identities and ideas fosters innovative thinking that results in better policy outcomes for Canadians. It’s also the right thing to do. With today’s publication of its Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, the Bank is reinforcing its commitments to reduce any barriers to employment and support employees, while embedding diversity and inclusion into every aspect of its work. -
February 25, 2021
Bringing Our Values to Life: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2022–24
The four overarching goals in this strategy will help cement the foundation of diversity and inclusion at the Bank of Canada. -
COVID-19 Crisis: Lessons Learned for Future Policy Research
One year later, we review the events that took place in Canadian fixed-income markets at the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis and propose potential policy research questions for future work. -
February 24, 2021
Bank Note Confidence Survey
The Bank of Canada supplies Canadians with bank notes they can use with confidence—notes that are readily accepted and secure against counterfeiting. To monitor and assess public confidence in the authenticity of bank notes, we conduct a survey twice a year. This survey is based on a representative sample of 2,700 residents of Canada. -
February 23, 2021
Working toward a shared recovery
Governor Tiff Macklem discusses how the economy and jobs could be different after the COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to ensure that everyone benefits as the labour market recovers. -
February 23, 2021
Canada’s labour market: rebound, recuperation and restructuring
Governor Tiff Macklem talks about the COVID-19 pandemic and major economic forces are affecting the labour market, and the need for all groups to benefits from the recovery.