Federal Financial Organizations

Canada's central bank, whose clientele is the federal government, other central banks, banks and some financial institutions. Responsible for monetary policy, bank notes, central bank services and debt management.

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) promotes entrepreneurship in Canada through tailored financing, venture capital and consulting services to entrepreneurs.

This central Canadian agency is responsible for customs as well as for conducting compliance audit reviews and dumping and subsidy investigations. It also provides support to free trade negotiations.

Crown corporation which provides insurance to financial institutions to protect depositors money in case the institution fails.

The central Canadian taxation agency.

Gives individual Canadians access to Government of Canada securities, such as Canada Savings Bonds, Treasury bills and marketable Government of Canada bonds.

Managed independently of the Canada Pension Plan, the CPP Investment Board invests the CPP Fund to maximize returns without undue risk of loss.

Canada's export development credit agency, Export Development Canada (EDC) provides financing, insurance and risk management solutions to assist Canadian exporters and investors expand their business in international markets.

Farm Credit Canada provides business and financial services to Canadian farms and agribusiness.

Finance Canada is the department responsible for providing the Canadian federal government with analysis and advice on the broad economic and financial affairs of Canada.

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) is a federal regulatory agency which works to protect and inform consumers of financial services.

FINTRAC handles financial intelligence to detect, prevent and deter money laundering, terrorist activity financing and other threats to the security of Canada.

The role of this operating agency assoicated with Industry Canada is to protect the integrity of the bankruptcy and insolvency system in Canada.

Regulates and supervises federally regulated financial institutions in Canada. These include banks, trust companies, co-ops, insurance companies and private pension plans.

Provides banking and cash management services to the Canadian federal government.

Federal Crown corporation which designs, produces and markets Canadian coins.