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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 1d

🎯Ever wonder why we have a 2% #inflation target?

Spoiler alert: it’s because it works.

We’ve had an inflation target since 1991. And it has performed well in good economic times and in bad.

Learn how we use our policy interest rate to target 2% inflation.

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#cdnecon

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 1d

We explore a wide range of economic trends and topics, from monetary policy to productivity. 📊💡

Our speeches cover it all—providing insights that shape Canada's economy.

Check them out here: bit.ly/43bXAEM

#cdnecon #economy

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 2d

Why is boosting #productivity so hard?

Because there are no simple fixes.

In her speech before the @canadianclubto.bsky.social, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers explained why competition is an important force in driving productivity growth: bit.ly/4owijf5

#cdnecon #economy

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 2d

🔴 Tune in LIVE to catch Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers’ speech before the @canadianclubto.bsky.social.

bit.ly/48nBiU7

#cdnecon #economy

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 3d

ICYMI: In his speech, Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes touched on underlying inflation – which is the persistent, or lasting, part of inflation.

👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4oeyo91

#cdnecon #economy @iveybusiness.bsky.social

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 4d

✨ Deadline extended: apply by October 26 ✨

We want to promote women’s success in #Economics and #Finance and help foster a better labour market.

Our Master’s Scholarship Award for Women is here to help us do that.

Don’t miss your chance to apply: bit.ly/4oesuop

#studentjobs #cndecon #WomenInEcon

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 5d

📌 On October 9, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers will deliver a speech before the @canadianclubto.bsky.social.

More details: bit.ly/4nGEX4j

#cdnecon #economy

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 5d

What does the Bank of Canada do?

Everything we do—across five core areas—is focused on building a stable, secure economy that works for Canadians.

See how it all connects to your everyday life: bit.ly/48jp13a

#EconomyExplained #economy #cdnecon

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 8d

Attention students and recent grads, we have job opportunities for you! 🍁🏦

Join us as a Research Assistant and kick off your career at Canada’s central bank.

👉 Apply by October 22: bit.ly/4o0P2IX

#NowHiring #cdnecon #graduate #jobs

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 8d

🤔Ever wonder where your bank goes to bank?

💡The answer is us, the Bank of Canada.

We keep money moving safely and efficiently through Canada’s financial system.

bit.ly/4gWuXRZ

#econ #economy #FinancialStabilty

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 9d

🎙️ Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes gave an interview to The Craig Needles podcast.

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#cdnecon #economy

Bank of Canada Media Interview – The Craig Needles Podcast

Rhys Mendes, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, spoke to Craig Needles on The Craig Needles Podcast.

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 9d

🎙️ Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes gave an interview to Greg Quinn of Market News International.

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#cdnecon #economy

Bank of Canada Media Interview – Market News International

Rhys Mendes, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, gave an interview to Greg Quinn of Market News International.

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 9d

In his speech, Deputy Governor Mendes looks at underlying inflation.

📊 We use various indicators to filter out swings in prices and assess the underlying trend, helping us stay focused on the big picture and not react to temporary changes in total inflation.

👉 Read the full speech: bit.ly/3KxHXBh

Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 9d

🔴 Tune in LIVE to catch Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes’ speech before @iveybusiness.bsky.social.

bit.ly/4mPgJDA

#cdnecon #economy

Speech: Ivey Business School

Underlying inflation: Separating the signal from the noise — Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes speaks before the Ivey Business School (13:40 (ET) approx.).

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 10d

We've released the summary of deliberations for our September 17 interest rate decision.

👉 Here’s how our decision was made: bit.ly/3Kxekju

#transparency #cdnecon #economy

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 10d

We heard good insights in discussing regulatory harmonisation in the cyber payments sphere at #Sibos.

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest Retail Payments Supervisory updates.

bit.ly/42QEzro

#FinTech #payments #cdnecon

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 12d

Our Retail #Payments Supervision representative will be at #Sibos 2025 sharing insights on best practices for regulatory harmonisation in cyber payments.

We are looking forward to connecting with industry leaders.

bit.ly/3KssRwP

#FinTech

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 12d

📌 On October 2, Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes will deliver a speech before @iveybusiness.bsky.social.

More details: bit.ly/4h6FkCR

#cdnecon #economy

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 15d

Women’s research in economics is cited about half as often as men’s, across fields and career stages.

Citations matter: they show how research is used and recognized.

💜 Learn more: bit.ly/42gzqJ4

#GenderEqualityWeek #WomenInEconomics #GenderEquality

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 16d

ICYMI: In his speech before the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership and the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, Governor Macklem does a deep dive on the trends that are transforming #GlobalTrade and financial flows.

👉 Learn more: bit.ly/48yKpBi

#cdnecon #economy

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 16d

What does Canada’s central bank actually do?

Our main mission is keeping inflation low, stable, and predictable so your money keeps its value.

We carry out this mission through five main responsibilities.

Learn more: bit.ly/4nmmx8A

#cdnecon #economy

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 17d

Governor Macklem gave an interview to @erikhertzberg.bsky.social of @bloomberg.com

👉 bit.ly/46TYyYE

#cdnecon #economy

Bank of Canada Media Interview – Bloomberg News

Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, gave an interview to Erik Hertzberg of Bloomberg News.

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 17d

Governor Macklem gave an interview to Chris Varcoe of @calgaryherald.com.

👉 bit.ly/47Tm88V

#cdnecon #economy

Bank of Canada Media Interview – Calgary Herald

Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, gave an interview to Chris Varcoe of The Calgary Herald. The interview will be published online and in print.

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 17d

Governor Macklem gave an interview to CBC radio’s Saskatoon Morning Show.

👉 bit.ly/4o7uNcT

#cdnecon #economy

Bank of Canada Media Interview – CBC Saskatoon

Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, will give a live interview to CBC radio’s Saskatoon Morning. The interview will air today at 7:10 (Central Time).

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Bank of Canada @bankofcanada.ca · 18d

In his speech before the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership and the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, Governor Macklem explains how global trade and financial flows are changing.

Read the speech to learn more: bit.ly/42BcuUU

#cdnecon #economy

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