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12 April 2017 Monetary Policy Report - April 2017
Canada’s economy is expected to grow by 2 1/2 per cent this year and just below 2 per cent in 2018 and 2019.3 April 2017 Business Outlook Survey - Spring 2017
The results of the spring Business Outlook Survey reflect signs of a further strengthening of domestic demand following overall subdued activity over the past two years. This outlook is supported by foreign demand and an expected rebound in activity in energy-producing regions.3 April 2017 Senior Loan Officer Survey - First-Quarter 2017
Survey results suggest that overall business-lending conditions were essentially unchanged during the first quarter of 2017. This is the third consecutive quarter of unchanged lending conditions.23 March 2017 Annual Report 2016
The Annual Report outlines the Bank’s activities and achievements in 2016. It includes the financial statements and a message from Governor Stephen S. Poloz.18 January 2017 Monetary Policy Report - January 2017
The Canadian economy is expected to expand by 2.1 per cent this year and in 2018.Do Oil Price Increases Cause Higher Food Prices?
U.S. retail food price increases in recent years may seem large in nominal terms, but after adjusting for inflation have been quite modest even after the change in U.S. biofuel policies in 2006. In contrast, increases in the real prices of corn, soybeans, wheat and rice received by U.S. farmers have been more substantial and can be linked in part to increases in the real price of oil.
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Annual Reports and Quarterly Financial Reports
The Bank of Canada’s Annual Report, including audited financial statements, and the Bank of Canada's Quarterly Financial Reports.
Bank of Canada Review
A semi-annual publication featuring articles related to the Canadian economy and to central banking.
Monetary Policy Report
A quarterly report of the Bank of Canada’s Governing Council, presenting the Bank’s base-case projection for inflation and growth in the Canadian economy, and its assessment of risks.
Business Outlook Survey
A quarterly summary of interviews conducted by the Bank's regional offices with the senior management of about 100 firms.
Financial System Review
The Reports section of the Financial System Review examines selected issues of relevance to the Canadian and global financial systems.
Senior Loan Officer Survey
A quarterly survey of business-lending practices of major Canadian financial institutions.
Glossaries
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