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Monetary Policy

The framework

Canada's monetary policy is built on a framework consisting of two key components:

Flexible exchange rate

Canada's flexible exchange rate permits us to pursue an independent monetary policy suited to the needs of our own economy and acts as a "shock absorber."

Inflation-control target

The target provides a precise goal against which to measure the conduct of monetary policy, increasing the Bank's public accountability.