Sessions
Counterfeit Currency
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Thu
Manuel Parreira was appointed Regional Director for the Bank of Canada’s Ontario Regional Office in July 2007. In this capacity, he promotes the Bank across Ontario and delivers its products and services to key stakeholders.
His role includes building and maintaining relationships with financial and business communities, law enforcement and government agencies, educational institutions and the general public, who have a vested interest in currency.
Additional responsibilities include the delivery of the Bank of Canada’s Regional Outreach program, aimed at explaining the Bank’s activities, including a program to increase public awareness of the anti-counterfeiting features of Canadian bank notes, In addition, Manuel will be called upon to testify in court on the impact of counterfeiting in Canada and explain the cost to Canadians.
In his 41 years of service, Mr. Parreira’s experience has provided him with opportunities to work in various Bank departments and Internationally with the focus being on the Currency function.