Press Releases

• June 1, 2010

  Bank of Canada increases overnight rate target to 1/2 per cent and re-establishes normal functioning of the overnight market

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is raising its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 1/2 per cent.

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• June 1, 2010

  Re-Establishment of the Standard Operating Framework for the Implementation of Monetary Policy

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  As part of the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision on 1 June 2010, the Bank will re-establish the standard operating framework for the implementation of monetary policy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• May 14, 2010

  17th Annual Meetings of Gouverneurs des banques centrales des pays francophones

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  As part of events related to its 75th anniversary, the Bank of Canada hosted the 17th annual meetings of Gouverneurs des banques centrales des pays francophones in Montréal from 12 to 14 May 2010.

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• May 7, 2010

  The New Bank of Canada Commodity Price Index (BCPI)

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced the introduction of a new Bank of Canada commodity price index (BCPI).

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• April 20, 2010

  Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1/4 per cent; removes conditional commitment

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1/4 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• March 31, 2010

  The Bank of Canada Releases Its Annual Report for 2009

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada's Annual Report for 2009 was tabled in the House of Commons today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• March 24, 2010

  Two Imperatives to Secure Strong, Sustainable, and Balanced Economic Growth, Governor Mark Carney Says

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  While Canada is a country of immense strengths and considerable resilience, its economy is underperforming relative to its potential, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said today in a speech to the Ottawa Economics Association.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• March 15, 2010

  Bank of Canada Announces Recipients of 2010 Fellowship and Governor's Awards

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that Professor Paul Beaudry of the University of British Columbia is the recipient of the Bank's Research Fellowship for 2010.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): Fellowship Program
• March 11, 2010

  Bank of Canada: 75 Years Today

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the opening of its doors for business and to mark the occasion, Governor Mark Carney met with economics students from across Canada.

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• March 10, 2010

  Bank of Canada announces Deputy Governor Appointment

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Jean Boivin as Deputy Governor and member of the Governing Council of the Bank effective 1 April.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases