BIS central bankers’ speeches  3  commodity-exporting economies. In addition, the recent political unrest in North Africa and the Middle East, triggered by the riots in Tunisia, has been adding to the uncertainty over the supply of crude oil, sending prices sharply higher. Furthermore, the nature of commodity transactions has changed with the introduction of commodity futures trading.
This exhibition retraces our journey with Canadians to collect ideas. It tells the story of the 12 amazing women who, in the end, were considered for the honour, and of Viola Desmond and her lasting legacy as a human rights icon in Canada. The artifacts in the exhibit are evocative reminders of Viola Desmond’s life and the time in which she lived.