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November 16, 2020
November 12, 2020
Helping the economy after the COVID‑19 pandemic
The pandemic won’t last forever. Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins talks about what the economy will need once we’re past the COVID-19 crisis.
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Central bank research,
Climate change,
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19),
Debt management,
Digital currencies and fintech,
Expectations,
Financial institutions,
Financial stability,
Financial system regulation and policies,
Firm dynamics,
Fiscal policy,
Inflation targets,
Interest rates,
Labour markets,
Monetary policy communications,
Monetary policy framework,
Payment clearing and settlement systems,
Potential output,
Productivity,
Recent economic and financial developments
November 9, 2020
Bank of Canada announces short list for next $5 bank note
The Bank of Canada today announced that the independent Advisory Council has selected a short list of eight iconic Canadians who could be featured on the next $5 bank note.
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November 5, 2020
Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins to leave the Bank in December
Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins has informed the Bank’s Board of Directors that her last day at the Bank will be December 9, 2020.
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November 4, 2020
Carolyn A. Wilkins has announced she will not seek a second term as Senior Deputy Governor. Learn more about this leadership opportunity.
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Schedule of Key Interest Rate Announcements and Monetary Policy Report
Eight times a year, the Bank announces its decision on the setting of its key policy interest rate.
Market Notices
- November 16, 2020 Operational details for upcoming secondary market purchases of Government of Canada securities (November 23 - December 4)
- November 9, 2020 Return to the Government of Canada Treasury Bill Standard Terms for Auctions
- November 9, 2020 Bank of Canada announces amendments to targeted facilities and programs that support liquidity and short-term funding markets
- November 3, 2020 Changes to the Frequency of Government of Canada Treasury Bills auctions
- November 2, 2020 Operational details for upcoming secondary market purchases of Government of Canada securities (November 9-20)
Upcoming Events
- November 17, 2020 Panel: Tiff Macklem, Governor
- November 18, 2020 Panel: Carolyn A. Wilkins, Senior Deputy Governor
- November 23, 2020 Speech: Toni Gravelle, Deputy Governor
- December 9, 2020 Interest Rate Announcement
- December 25, 2020 Christmas Day