Publications and Research

The Bank publishes a variety of periodicals for general and specialist audiences.

Bank of Canada Review
A quarterly publication featuring articles related to the Canadian economy and to central banking, with summary statistical tables.

Financial System Review
A detailed review of developments in the financial system and an analysis of policy directions in the financial sector. Published twice a year.

Monetary Policy Report *
A detailed summary of the Bank's policies and strategies, and of the economic climate and its implications for inflation. Published in January, April, July, and October.

Weekly Financial Statistics
Key banking and money market statistics.

Bank of Canada Banking and Financial Statistics
A Comprehensive package of Canadian data. Published monthly.

Business Outlook Survey
A quarterly summary of interviews conducted by the Bank's regional offices with the senior management of about 100 firms.

Senior Loan Officer Survey (SLOS)
A quarterly survey of business-lending practices of major Canadian financial institutions.

* As of July 2009, the Bank will be publishing four Monetary Policy Reports a year rather than two Monetary Policy Reports and two Updates.