Multimedia

• November 1, 2022

  What are cryptocurrencies?

  

  

  Cryptocurrencies exist outside of the traditional financial system and inside a computer network. Learn about how they work and their possible risks.

  Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Business and careers, Economy, Financial literacy, Social studies Grade level(s): Grade 08 / Secondary 2, Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
• April 20, 2022

  The Life of a Polymer Bank Note

  

  

  Examine the life of a polymer bank note from production to distribution and recycling.

  Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Business and careers, Economy, History, Social studies Grade level(s): Grade 05, Grade 06, Grade 07 / Secondary 1, Grade 08 / Secondary 2, Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4
• April 4, 2022

  Externalities

  

  

  Externalities are hidden costs that are not accounted for in the production of a good or service. Explore this concept with our video and discussion guide.

  Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Economy, Science, Social studies Grade level(s): Grade 07 / Secondary 1, Grade 08 / Secondary 2, Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
• January 24, 2022

  Inflation over time

  

  

  What is inflation and what does it mean to you? This video and discussion guide will help you get your secondary students talking.

  Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Economy Grade level(s): Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
• January 24, 2022

  Fintech 101

  

  

  Teach the basics of financial technology, peer-to-peer payments and how the Bank keeps your payments safe with this video and discussion guide for secondary students.

  Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Economy Grade level(s): Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
• June 16, 2021

  Towards a digital Canadian dollar

  

  

  Over the years, Canada’s bank notes have evolved to become the state-of-the-art, award-winning currency that brings pride to our country. And the past few decades have brought about more and more ways of paying electronically. So, what’s next? Join us for a talk about how the Bank of Canada is preparing for the next evolution of money—a possible central bank-issued digital currency.

  Content type(s): Multimedia
• May 17, 2021

  Staying Ahead of Inflation

  

  

  Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem answers some key questions about inflation. What is it? What’s the problem with it? How does the Bank stay on top of it? Learn how inflation affects the economy and how the Bank of Canada keeps it in check. It’s all about maintaining the value of your money.

  Content type(s): Multimedia
• May 4, 2021

  A Canadian Central Bank: The History of the Bank of Canada

  

  

  Learn about why the Bank of Canada was created and how it continues to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canadians.

  Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Economy, History, Social studies Grade level(s): Grade 08 / Secondary 2, Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
• November 25, 2020

  BankNOTEable Reflections

  

  

  How is the public involved with who goes on a bank note? How are the images chosen? Join Suzette Argo and Boyd Laanstra, specialists from the Bank of Canada’s Currency Department visual content team, as they chat about creating new bank notes for Canada. Peek behind the scenes and discover how Canadians have been engaged in creating bank notes we can all use with confidence and pride.

  Content type(s): Multimedia
• August 26, 2020

  Durable, Accessible Bank Notes

  

  

  Martine Warren, a bank note specialist from the Bank of Canada, talks about the technology and testing that goes into making our bank notes durable and secure. As well, Diane Bergeron from the Canadian Institute for the Blind shares her experience with features that make Canadian notes accessible to those who are blind or partially sighted.

  Content type(s): Multimedia