Press

• March 9, 2020

  Bank of Canada announces members of Advisory Council for next $5 bank note

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The independent Advisory Council will develop a short list of iconic Canadians who could be featured on the next bank note.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• March 5, 2020

  Labour market is key to Canada’s resilience

  Speech summary Stephen S. Poloz Women in Capital Markets Toronto, Ontario

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz talks about how the labour market is a key source of resilience for Canada’s economy and reviews the Bank of Canada’s decision to lower interest rates. 

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Interest rates, Labour markets, Monetary policy, Recent economic and financial developments
• March 5, 2020

  Women in Capital Markets - Press Conference (Webcasts)

  

  

  Economic Progress Report - Stephen S. Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, speaks before Women in Capital Markets (14:15 (Eastern Time) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• March 5, 2020

  Women in Capital Markets - Speech (Webcasts)

  

  

  Economic Progress Report - Stephen S. Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, speaks before Women in Capital Markets (13:00 (Eastern Time) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• March 5, 2020

  Economic Progress Report: We All Have Work to Do

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Women in Capital Markets Toronto, Ontario

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses the Bank’s latest interest rate announcement as well as Canada’s labour market—an important source of economic resilience.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Interest rates, Labour markets, Monetary policy, Recent economic and financial developments
• March 4, 2020

  Bank of Canada lowers overnight rate target to 1 ¼ percent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today lowered its target for the overnight rate by 50 basis points to 1 ¼ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 ½ percent and the deposit rate is 1 percent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• March 3, 2020

  Statement of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors

  Media Relations

  We, G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, are closely monitoring the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its impact on markets and economic conditions.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• February 25, 2020

  Exploring new ways to pay

  Speech summary Timothy Lane CFA Montreal FinTech RDV 2020 Montréal, Quebec

  Deputy Governor Timothy Lane explains how the Bank of Canada is preparing for a future where Canadians may need a digital currency issued by their central bank.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Topic(s): Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrencies, Digital currencies and fintech
• February 25, 2020

  CFA Montréal FinTech RDV 2020 - Speech (Webcast)

  

  

  Money and Payments in the Digital Age — Deputy Governor Timothy Lane of the Bank of Canada speaks at the CFA Montréal FinTech RDV 2020. (12:30 (ET) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• February 25, 2020

  Money and Payments in the Digital Age

  Remarks Timothy Lane CFA Montréal FinTech RDV2020 Montréal, Quebec

  Deputy Governor Timothy Lane explains how the Bank of Canada is preparing for a future where Canadians may need a digital currency issued by their central bank.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrencies, Digital currencies and fintech