The Canadian Financial System (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
June 10, 2002 |
| Report Number |
RL31459 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs; Barbara L. Miles, Contract/Project Officer |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
This report provides a description of the scope, operations, function, and regulatory framework of the Canadian financial system. The first section focuses on the Bank of Canada and its role and functions including monetary policy operations. The second section focuses on the private banking system, the third on securities dealers and stock exchanges, and the fourth on other financial intermediaries. The final section provides an historical and institutional overview of financial regulation in Canada, including a summary of recent legislation.
