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The Interest in Your Life — Information booklet
Discusses the impact of interest rates on borrowers and savers.
Canadian Bankers Association

Interest Rates — Backgrounder
Explains interest rates, the differences between nominal and real rates, and the Bank of Canada's role.
Bank of Canada

Interest Rates
Up-to-date interest rates offered on various products by financial institutions in Canada.
CANNEX Financial Exchanges Ltd.

Canada's Money Supply — Backgrounder
How the money supply is measured and what affects it.
Bank of Canada

Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE)
A non-profit organization, CFEE produces resources (both teaching kits and student materials) on the economy, economics and entrepreneurship. Visit www.cfee.org or call 1-888-570-7610.

Currency Converter
Convert any currency to any other using this interactive tool. Performs current and historical conversions.
Bank of Canada

The Economy and You — Information booklet
A look at the major factors influencing and affecting our economy and, in turn, our financial lives.
Canadian Bankers Association

The Exchange Rate — Backgrounder
Explains the important role played by the exchange rate in Canada's economy.
Bank of Canada

Exchange Rates
Convert currencies and view exchange rates for various countries.
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency

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Inflation and Price Stability — Backgrounder
A look at inflation: what causes it, how it's measured and what it costs society.
Bank of Canada

Inflation Calculator
Allows you to determine changes in the cost of living from any time between 1914 and the present.
Bank of Canada
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