Monetary Policy Report – October 2018

What you need to know about the Bank of Canada’s latest forecast in 60 seconds.

Bank of Canada increases overnight rate target to 1 ¾ per cent

The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 1 ¾ per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 per cent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ per cent.

Monetary Policy Report - Press Conference (Webcasts) - October 2018

Release of the Monetary Policy Report - Press conference by Governor Stephen S. Poloz and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins. (11:15 (ET) approx.).

Monetary Policy Report Press Conference Opening Statement

Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins discusses key issues involved in the Governing Council’s deliberations about the policy rate decision and the MPR.