October 1, 2020 Background information on foreign exchange rates Learn about the publication of, and calculation methodology for, the foreign exchange (FX) rate data on the Bank of Canada’s website. Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Exchange rates
February 25, 2020 Contingency Planning for a Central Bank Digital Currency This background note explains the Bank’s official position on CBDC. It outlines the public policy, design, technology and risk management issues the Bank is considering as it builds its capacity to issue a CBDC in case it is needed in the future. Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Digital currencies and fintech
November 13, 2019 Greening the Bank of Canada We are taking steps to reduce our environmental footprint and our own operational risks related to climate change. Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Climate change
November 13, 2019 Information on the Standing Term Liquidity Facility The Bank of Canada regularly reviews its Framework for Market Operations and Liquidity Provision to ensure it remains in line with the evolution of the Canadian financial system. Content Type(s): Background materials
August 21, 2019 Information on the Bank of Canada’s balance sheet This note provides an overview of the key elements of the Bank’s balance sheet and how it has evolved. It also outlines the principles governing the acquisition of financial assets. Content Type(s): Background materials
October 24, 2016 Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target (October 2016) Commentary and technical data relating to the 2016 target renewal. Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Monetary policy
December 8, 2015 Framework for Conducting Monetary Policy at Low Interest Rates This document outlines a series of monetary policy measures that could be deployed in a very low interest rate environment. Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Monetary policy
November 7, 2011 Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target (November 2011) Commentary and technical data relating to the 2011 target renewal. Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Monetary policy
November 1, 2006 Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target (November 2006) Commentary and technical data relating to the 2006 target renewal. Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Monetary policy
May 1, 2001 Renewal of the Inflation-Control Target (May 2001) Commentary relating to the 2001 target renewal. Content Type(s): Background materials Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Monetary policy