Press
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July 15, 2015
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July 15, 2015
Monetary Policy Report - Press Conference (Audio) - July 2015
Release of the Monetary Policy Report - (Audiocast) Press conference by Governor Stephen S. Poloz and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Wilkins. (11:15 (ET) approx.).
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July 15, 2015
Monetary Policy Report - Press Conference (Video) - July 2015
Release of the Monetary Policy Report - (Videocast) Press conference by Governor Stephen S. Poloz and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Wilkins. (11:15 (ET) approx.).
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July 15, 2015
Bank of Canada lowers overnight rate target to 1/2 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 1/2 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 3/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/4 per cent. -
July 2, 2015
Operational Test of Standing Central Bank Swap Arrangements
As part of an exercise to test the operational readiness of existing standing swap arrangements with other central banks, the Bank of Canada will conduct a small-value Canadian-dollar operation with the Bank of England, drawing British pounds against Canadian dollars. -
June 25, 2015
Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce - Speech (Audio)
Building Trust Not Walls: The Case for Cross-Border Financial Integration - Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri speaks before the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce. (12:20 (ET) approx.)
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June 25, 2015
Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce - Speech (Video)
Building Trust Not Walls: The Case for Cross-Border Financial Integration - Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri speaks before the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce. (12:20 (ET) approx.)
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June 25, 2015
Building Trust, Not Walls: The Case for Cross-Border Financial Integration
Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri discusses the need to address cross-border obstacles to greater financial integration. -
June 15, 2015
Changes to Margin Requirements for the Bank of Canada’s Standing Liquidity Facility (SLF)
As part of the ongoing review of the collateral policy related to the Bank of Canada’s Standing Liquidity Facility (SLF), the Bank has revised the margin requirements applied to certain securities accepted as SLF collateral. -
June 15, 2015
Public Consultation: Draft Terms for Auctions of Government of Canada Ultra-Long Bonds
The Government of Canada is considering moving to a modified auction format for any future issuance of 50-year bonds (ultra-long bonds).