Press Releases

• August 24, 2020

  Bank of Canada launches public consultation on inflation targeting

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today launched an online public consultation to gather Canadians’ views on the Bank’s approach to monetary policy. The “Let’s Talk Inflation” campaign is part of an effort to reach out to all Canadians before the Bank renews its agreement with the federal government on the monetary policy framework in 2021.

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• August 10, 2020

  Bank of Canada designates Interac e‑Transfer as a prominent payment system

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem has designated Interac e‑Transfer® as a prominent payment system under the Payment Clearing and Settlement Act, effective August 10, 2020. This brings Bank oversight to this payment system and ensures it remains a safe, viable and effective method of payment for Canadians.

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