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November 3, 2026
Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
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October 28, 2026
Bank of Canada raises the policy rate by 25 basis points to 2½%
The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, with the Bank Rate at 2.75% and the deposit rate at 2.45%.
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October 28, 2026
Monetary Policy Report—October 2026
Inflation in Canada has been higher than anticipated and is projected to remain around 3% through much of 2027. It then returns close to 2% by the middle of 2028. The outlook for growth has improved, but uncertainty remains elevated.
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Market notices
- October 29, 2026 Bank of Canada Expands Access to Eligible Non-Primary Dealer Government Securities Distributors to Select Market Operations
- September 29, 2026 Bank of Canada and OSFI Issue Joint Statement on Use of the Bank’s Standing Liquidity Facility
- August 13, 2026 CIMPA and CDS announce the start of the trial period for the fail fee framework for Government of Canada securities transactions
Regulatory news
- November 2, 2026 Bank of Canada launches consultation on draft supervisory guidelines related to accreditation for consumer-driven banking
- June 29, 2026 Reminder: PSP reporting obligations under the RPAA
- June 12, 2026 Bank of Canada to begin publishing Notices of Violation by Payment Service Providers
Upcoming events
- November 5, 2026 Appearance: Tiff Macklem, Governor, and Carolyn Rogers, Senior Deputy Governor
- November 9, 2026 Release: Market Participants Survey
- November 10, 2026 Publication: Summary of Deliberations