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Consult these brief articles explaining various topics related to the Bank of Canada's core functions.

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Content type(s): External resources
Subject(s): Business and careers, Economy, Financial literacy, Social studies
Grade level(s): Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP

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