News

• March 30, 2015

  Bank of Canada Announces Recipient of 2015 Governor’s Award

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that Professor Matilde Bombardini of the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver School of Economics is the recipient of the Governor’s Award for 2015.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): Fellowship Program
• March 27, 2015

  Annual Report 2014

  

  In 2014, inflation remained very close to target, the economy grew at a reasonable pace and there was no material increase in financial stability risks. Nonetheless, the economy still struggled against significant global headwinds. The 2014 Annual Report highlights the Bank of Canada’s key activities and achievements over the year, including a message from Governor Stephen S. Poloz, Management’s Discussion and Analysis, and the 2014 Financial Statements.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Annual Report
• March 27, 2015

  The Bank of Canada Releases Its Annual Report for 2014

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada’s Annual Report for 2014 was tabled in the House of Commons today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• March 26, 2015

  Financial volatility a natural consequence of monetary policy normalization, says Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz

  Media Relations London, United Kingdom

  The recent rise in financial market volatility reflects a global economy that is beginning the process of getting back to normal, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz said on Thursday. In a speech to the Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce, Governor Poloz discussed the recent rise in financial market volatility and low long-term bond […]

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• March 26, 2015

  Central Bank Credibility and Policy Normalization

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce London, United Kingdom

  Governor Poloz discusses the recent rise in financial market volatility and low long-term borrowing costs, and what they both mean for central bank credibility.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Credibility, Financial stability, Inflation targets, Interest rates, Monetary policy, Monetary policy implementation
• March 25, 2015

  Promoting Canada’s economic and financial well-being

  Presentation Timothy Lane Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Kelowna, British Columbia

  Deputy Governor Timothy Lane discusses the core responsibilities of the Bank and the economic outlook.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Presentations
• March 12, 2015

  Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

  Opening statement Rhys R. Mendes House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Ottawa, Ontario

  Rhys Mendes discusses the impact of lower oil prices on the Canadian economy, in general, and on the manufacturing industry, in particular.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• March 4, 2015

  Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 3/4 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 3/4 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/2 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases