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The impact of potential retail central bank digital currency on the Canadian financial system during a severe recession / Sofia Priazhkina.FB3-8/2026-30E-PDF

"This policy note examines how a non-interest-bearing retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) could affect the financial stability of Canada's systemically important banks during a severe recession. Stress test results show that the banks remain resilient, maintaining key regulatory ratios even under high CBDC demand. To manage funding outflows, banks scale back balance sheet growth and replace some lost deposits with alternative funding. Profitability stays strong overall, though short-term volatility may occur. To reduce potential risks, the note recommends a gradual CBDC rollout with holding limits, well-timed capital buffer adjustments, early communication of regulatory changes, and coordination with central bank balance sheet policies"--Abstract, page ii.

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Department/Agency
  • Bank of Canada, issuing body.
TitleThe impact of potential retail central bank digital currency on the Canadian financial system during a severe recession / Sofia Priazhkina.
Series title
  • Staff analytical paper = Document analytique du personnel, 3110-9195 ; 2026-30
Publication typeMonograph - View Master Record
Language[English]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • "Last updated: June 15, 2026."
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 40-44).
  • Includes abstracts in English and French.
Publishing information
  • [Ottawa] : Bank of Canada = Banque du Canada, 2026.
  • ©2026
Author / Contributor
  • Priazhkina, Sofia, author.
Description1 online resource (ii, 44 pages) : colour illustrations.
Catalogue number
  • FB3-8/2026-30E-PDF
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