The Governor of the Bank of Canada

question 16

Multiple Choice

The Governor of the Bank of Canada

• A) can be fired by the Prime Minister for failing to meet inflation targets.
• B) cannot be fired by the Prime Minister for failing to meet inflation targets.
• C) can be fired by the Bank of Canada by the Prime Minister for failing to meet inflation targets.
• D) cannot be fired by the Bank of Canada by the Prime Minister for failing to meet inflation targets.
• E) is responsible to the Prime Minister for meeting inflation targets.

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Definitions:

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