Multimedia

• August 26, 2020

  We all play a role in the economy

  

  

  The Canadian economy is deeply interconnected, and your part in it is explored in this animated video. From apples to houses, your economic decisions help shape the economy, which in turn helps shape all of us. And the Bank of Canada’s role is to keep an eye on it all while giving you the confidence that your money will hold its value.

  Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Business, Economics, Financial literacy, Geography, Social studies Grade level(s): Grade 06, Grade 07 / Secondary 1, Grade 08 / Secondary 2, Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
• August 17, 2020

  Funds Management: Selling Bonds

  

  

  Just like you, the government sometimes needs a little financial help with large projects. Learn how the Bank of Canada handles funding for the government by selling bonds: short-term loans made by businesses and individuals to the government.

  Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Economics, 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
• August 17, 2020

  Funds Management: Foreign Currency Holdings

  

  

  The Bank of Canada holds billions of dollars in foreign currencies on behalf of the government. The Bank buys and sells these currencies to decrease or increase holdings of Canadian dollars. Learn how these transactions help to soften sharp movements in the exchange rate of our dollar.

  Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Economics, 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
• August 17, 2020

  Funds Management: The Government’s Bank Account

  

  

  Where does the government keep its money? At the Bank of Canada. The Bank also ensures that the government has enough money to meet its daily needs and is able to provide the services you rely on. Learn about the Bank’s role as the government’s banker.

  Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Economics 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
• January 13, 2015

  In the spirit of the engraver 2 - Yves Baril

  

  

  Video clip of Yves Baril speaking on how he prepares his tools and his approach on engraving.

  Content type(s): Multimedia
• January 13, 2015

  In the spirit of the engraver 1 - Yves Baril

  

  

  Video clip of Yves Baril speaking on how he prepares his tools and his approach on engraving.

  Content type(s): Multimedia
• January 13, 2015

  In the spirit of the engraver 2 - Jorge Peral

  

  

  Video clip of Jorge Peral on how he prepares his tools and his approach on engraving.

  Content type(s): Multimedia
• January 13, 2015

  In the spirit of the engraver 1 - Jorge Peral

  

  

  Video clip of Jorge Peral on how he prepares his tools and his approach on engraving.

  Content type(s): Multimedia