Press Releases

• June 1, 2017

  Bank of Canada issues commemorative $10 bank note to mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today began circulating the $10 commemorative bank note that celebrates the 150^th anniversary of Confederation. Canadians can now obtain this special note at financial institutions. Only 40 million notes are being issued—roughly one for every Canadian.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• May 24, 2017

  Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1/2 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

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

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• May 4, 2017

  Canada and Mexico both set to capitalize on current opportunities, Bank of Canada Governor Poloz says

  Media Relations Mexico City, Mexico

  Canada and Mexico share economic traits that leave both well placed to face global challenges and capitalize on opportunities, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• April 18, 2017

  Embrace automation and manage its side effects, says Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins

  Media Relations Toronto, Ontario

  Automation, artificial intelligence and other innovations will benefit the Canadian economy by boosting productivity and living standards, but they could also have less desirable side effects on the labour market and income distribution that will have to be managed, Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins said today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• April 12, 2017

  Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1/2 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

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

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• April 7, 2017

  Bank of Canada unveils commemorative bank note to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance Ginette Petitpas Taylor today unveiled a commemorative $10 bank note celebrating the 150th anniversary of Confederation.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Topic(s): Bank notes
• March 30, 2017

  Bank of Canada announces recipients of 2017 Fellowship and Governor’s awards

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce that Professor Francisco Ruge-Murcia from McGill University is the 2017 recipient of the Bank’s Fellowship Award.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): Fellowship Program
• March 28, 2017

  Progress and openness go hand in hand, Bank of Canada Governor Poloz says

  Media Relations Oshawa, Ontario

  Canada’s economic progress has been driven by its historical preference for openness to people, capital and trade, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• March 23, 2017

  The Bank of Canada Releases Its Annual Report for 2016

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada’s Annual Report for 2016 was tabled in the House of Commons today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• March 15, 2017

  IMF Managing Director Welcomes Establishment of High Level Advisory Group on FinTech

  This press release, issued by the International Monetary Fund, announces the creation of the High Level Advisory Group on FinTech. Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins is among the members of the new advisory group.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Topic(s): Digital currencies and fintech