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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.

Convert different global currencies using cross-multiplication and mental math. This worksheet introduces students to global e-commerce and exchange rates.

Authentic, teachable moments show students how the Bank of Canada is helping the economy navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prepare a meal while factoring in a balanced budget and a balanced meal. This meal-planning activity is great for building healthy eating and financial habits.

Consult these brief articles that explain the Bank of Canada's core functions and the broader economy. Topics include the role of the Bank, monetary policy, inflation, exchange rates, productivity, tariffs and more.

Find trusted resources and tools from the Bank of Canada and national and international organisations to support your teaching of economics.

Make learning about Canadian money, financial literacy and the economy fun—made for parents and teachers to use with kids.

Explore the Canadian economy, financial literacy, money math, the history of money and more. These classroom-ready lesson plans include worksheets and hands-on activities—organized by grade or subject.

The men on the back of this bill were part of a small community of families, a summer hunting camp called Aulatsiivik on Baffin Island.

Book a free, staff-led school program—whether you’re visiting us in Ottawa for an unforgettable field trip or joining online from anywhere in Canada.