The Bank of Canada (Banque du Canada) is the central bank of Canada. The Bank has responsibilities for Canada's monetary policy, bank notes, financial system, and funds management.
The Bank was founded in 1934 as a privately owned corporation. In 1938, it became a Crown corporation belonging to the federal government. Since that time, the Minister of Finance has held the entire share capital issued by the Bank. Ultimately, the Bank is owned by the people of Canada.
HQ: Ottawa, Canada
Founded: 1934
ID: 1694. Updated: 05.05.2019
- Head office: 234 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario - Phone: 1.800.303.1282 (toll-free, North America), 613.782.7902 (outside North America)
- Fax: 613.782.7713
- SWIFT: BCANCAW2
- Key people: Stephen S. Poloz (Governor)
- Company type: n/a
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