December 12, 2019
Press Releases
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December 6, 2019
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz to step down in June 2020
The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada announced today that Governor Stephen S. Poloz has informed them that he will not seek a second term as Governor when his seven-year term expires on June 2, 2020. -
December 4, 2019
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¾ percent
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 percent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ percent. -
November 28, 2019
Bank of Canada announces finalists for the fifth annual Governor’s Challenge
The Bank of Canada has announced the five finalist teams in the 2019-20 edition of The Governor’s Challenge, a competition where university students simulate the role of advisor to the Bank’s Governing Council. -
November 19, 2019
Canada’s financial system is resilient amid global uncertainty, Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins says
The Canadian financial system and economy are in good shape to deal with whatever storms might arise from a weakening global context, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins said today. -
October 30, 2019
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¾ percent
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 percent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ percent. -
October 24, 2019
New exhibition, Luck and Lore, opens at the Bank of Canada Museum
The Bank of Canada Museum is inviting Ottawa residents and visitors to come see its new exhibition. -
September 19, 2019
Bank of Canada announces Deputy Governor and Special Advisor appointments
The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Toni Gravelle as Deputy Governor, effective October 1, 2019. The Bank also today announced that Mark Hardisty will join the Bank as Special Advisor to the Governor for a two-year term beginning November 6, 2019. -
September 16, 2019
Triennial Central Bank Survey of Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Market Activity in Canada during April 2019
During the month of April, the Bank of Canada and 51 other central banks and monetary authorities conducted the latest survey of turnover activity in the foreign exchange and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets in their respective countries. This worldwide effort was coordinated by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and is undertaken every three years. -
September 4, 2019
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¾ percent
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 percent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ percent.