Press

• February 5, 2018

  The Government will not proceed with next week’s Ultra-Long bond auction

  The Government of Canada announced today that its criteria for ultra-long bond issuance were not met and as a result, the Government will not be issuing ultra-long bonds this quarter.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
• January 17, 2018

  Monetary Policy Report Press Conference Opening Statement

  Opening statement Carolyn A. Wilkins, Stephen S. Poloz Ottawa, Ontario

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

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• January 17, 2018

  Monetary Policy Report - Press Conference (Webcasts) - January 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.).

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• January 17, 2018

  Bank of Canada increases overnight rate target to 1 1/4 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 1 1/4 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/2 per cent and the deposit rate is 1 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• January 10, 2018

  Bank of Canada announces 2017–18 scholarship recipients

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of its Scholarship and Work Placement Program for Indigenous students and students with disabilities.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): Scholarship awards
• December 21, 2017

  Bank of Canada Announces a Reduction to the Minimum Amount of Government of Canada Nominal Bonds it Acquires at Auction

  The Bank of Canada announced today that it is decreasing its minimum purchase amount of nominal bonds at auctions to 13 per cent from the current 14 per cent level, effective immediately.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
• December 14, 2017

  Canadian Club Toronto - Press Conference (Webcasts)

  

  

  Press Conference in Toronto on Dec. 14, 2017 - Stephen S. Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, speaks before the Canadian Club Toronto. (13:45 (ET) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• December 14, 2017

  Canadian Club Toronto - Speech (Webcasts)

  

  

  Things keeping the Governor awake at night - Stephen S. Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, speaks before the Canadian Club Toronto. (12:40 (ET) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• December 14, 2017

  Three Things Keeping Me Awake at Night

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz Canadian Club Toronto Toronto, Ontario

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses his long-term economic preoccupations now that the Canadian economy has nearly completed its journey home.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Digital currencies and fintech, Financial stability, Housing, Monetary policy, Payment clearing and settlement systems, Potential output
• December 14, 2017

  Economy making solid progress, but more work to be done, Bank of Canada Governor Poloz says

  Media Relations Toronto, Ontario

  The Canadian economy has made excellent progress during 2017, but there is still important work to be done on several longer-term issues, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases