Press Releases
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25 September 2007 Governor Dodge Discusses Recent Market Turbulence: Causes, Effects, and Lessons
anadian money markets are functioning better after being affected by this summer's turbulence, but they are not yet back to normal, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today in a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade. -
25 September 2007 Survey of Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Market Activity in Canada During April 2007
During the month of April, the Bank of Canada and 53 other central banks and monetary authorities conducted a survey of turnover activity in the foreign exchange and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets in their respective countries. -
12 September 2007 Governor Dodge Discusses the Importance of Transparency in Financial Markets
One of the clearest lessons to emerge from the recent financial market dislocation is the critical importance of transparency if debt markets are to function properly, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today in a speech to the Canada-U.K. Chamber of Commerce. -
10 September 2007 New initiative to involve Canadian high school students in the fight against bank note counterfeiting crimes
The Bank of Canada, the Durham District School Board, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Sûreté du Québec are joining forces to promote the new Counterfeit Detection module, a free ready-to-teach kit available to high schools across the country. -
6 September 2007 The Bank of Canada is committed to providing liquidity; restores standard terms for SPRA
The Bank of Canada is committed to providing liquidity in support of the efficient functioning of Canada's financial markets. -
5 September 2007 Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 4 1/2 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 4 1/2 per cent.