Press

• December 11, 2024

  Bank of Canada reduces policy rate by 50 basis points to 3¼%

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate to 3¼%, with the Bank Rate at 3½% and the deposit rate at 3¼%.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• December 11, 2024

  Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement

  On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate. A press release will provide a brief explanation of the decision.

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
• December 11, 2024

  Monetary Policy Decision Press Conference Opening Statement

  Opening statement Tiff Macklem Ottawa, Ontario

  Governor Tiff Macklem discusses key issues involved in the Governing Council’s deliberations about the monetary policy decision.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• December 2, 2024

  Bank of Canada publishes applicants’ list of retail payment service providers

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today published the list of companies that have applied to be registered under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA).

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Topic(s): Retail payments supervision