Press Releases
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16 December 2011 Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Special Adviser
The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Evan W. Siddall as Special Adviser to the Governor. -
6 December 2011 Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent. -
14 November 2011 Bank of Canada Issues $100 Bill – First Canadian Polymer Bank Note
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9 November 2011 Bank of Canada Releases Background Information on Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target
The Bank of Canada today released the document Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target: Background Information, which summarizes the key elements of Canada's inflation-targeting framework. -
8 November 2011 Joint Statement of the Government of Canada and the Bank of Canada on the Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target
The primary objective of Canada's monetary policy is to enhance the well-being of Canadians by contributing to sustained economic growth, rising levels of employment and improved living standards. -
4 November 2011 Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney Appointed Chairman of Financial Stability Board
Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney has been named Chairman of the Financial Stability Board (FSB). -
1 November 2011 Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Special Adviser
The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of David T. Beers as Special Adviser to the Governor. Mr. Beers, who is currently Global Head, Sovereign and International Public Finance Ratings at Standard & Poor’s, will serve for an 18-month term, beginning on 1 February 2012.