Canada's bank official opened headquarters in Ottawa in 1934. Since then, it's been responsible for everything from keeping interest rates and inflation rates in check, to creating and issuing banknotes. This short TVO explainer reveals the way the bank operates as an organization independent of the government on Canada, and what each branch does to align with monetary policy.Canada's bank official opened headquarters in Ottawa in 1934. Since then, it's been responsible for everything from keeping interest rates and inflation rates in check, to creating and issuing banknotes. This short TVO explainer reveals the way the bank operates as an organization independent of the government on Canada, and what each branch does to align with monetary policy.

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