The Bank carries out monetary policy by influencing short-term interest rates. It does this by adjusting the target for the overnight rate on eight fixed dates each year.
For more information on the policy interest rate, see this explainer.
Recent data
| Date* | Target (%) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2024 | 3.25 | -0.50 |
| October 23, 2024 | 3.75 | -0.50 |
| September 4, 2024 | 4.25 | -0.25 |
| July 24, 2024 | 4.50 | -0.25 |
| June 5, 2024 | 4.75 | -0.25 |
| April 10, 2024 | 5.00 | --- |
| March 6, 2024 | 5.00 | --- |
| January 24, 2024 | 5.00 | --- |
| December 6, 2023 | 5.00 | --- |
| October 25, 2023 | 5.00 | --- |
| September 6, 2023 | 5.00 | --- |
| July 12, 2023 | 5.00 | +0.25 |
*As of 2021, a change takes effect the day after its announcement.
See also Market Operations Indicators related to the implementation of monetary policy—including the operating band, settlement balances and other Bank of Canada operations.
| Dates | Publications |
|---|---|
| January 24 | Interest rate announcement and Monetary Policy Report |
| March 6 | Interest rate announcement |
| April 10 | Interest rate announcement and Monetary Policy Report |
| June 5 | Interest rate announcement |
| July 24 | Interest rate announcement and Monetary Policy Report |
| September 4 | Interest rate announcement |
| October 23 | Interest rate announcement and Monetary Policy Report |
| December 11 | Interest rate announcement |
| Dates | Publications |
|---|---|
| January 29 | Interest rate announcement and Monetary Policy Report |
| March 12 | Interest rate announcement |
| April 16 | Interest rate announcement and Monetary Policy Report |
| June 4 | Interest rate announcement |
| July 30 | Interest rate announcement and Monetary Policy Report |
| September 17 | Interest rate announcement |
| October 29 | Interest rate announcement and Monetary Policy Report |
| December 10 | Interest rate announcement |
See Blackout Guidelines for communications around fixed announcement dates.
Understanding our policy interest rate
At the heart of the Bank of Canada’s monetary policy is the target for the overnight rate. See what it is—and what it means for you.
A history of the key interest rate
Over the years, the Bank of Canada has adjusted the way it sets its key interest rate.