March 4, 2020
Access news on the Bank’s actions to support the economy and financial system during the COVID‑19 pandemic.
Support to key financial markets
April 19, 2021
As previously announced, the Bank of Canada (the Bank) launched on April 1, 2020 a program to purchase Government of Canada securities in the secondary market – the Government Bond Purchase Program (GBPP).
Operational details for upcoming secondary market purchases of Government of Canada securities (April 26-May 7)
Content Type(s):
Press,
Market notices
Source(s):
Government of Canada Bond Purchase Program
April 5, 2021
As previously announced, the Bank of Canada (the Bank) launched on April 1, 2020 a program to purchase Government of Canada securities in the secondary market – the Government Bond Purchase Program (GBPP).
Operational details for upcoming secondary market purchases of Government of Canada securities (April 12-23)
Content Type(s):
Press,
Market notices
Source(s):
Government of Canada Bond Purchase Program
March 23, 2021
As overall financial market conditions continue to improve in Canada, use of the Bank of Canada’s programs that were introduced in 2020 in response to the shock from COVID-19 to support the functioning of key Canadian financial markets, has declined significantly.
Bank of Canada announces the discontinuation of market functioning programs introduced during COVID-19
Speeches and statements
November 23, 2020
Financial stability and the COVID-19 pandemic
Deputy Governor Toni Gravelle provides an assessment of risks to the stability of the Canadian financial system, including risks stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 28, 2020
Monetary Policy Report Press Conference Opening Statement
Governor Tiff Macklem 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
August 27, 2020
The imperative for public engagement
Remarks (delivered virtually)
Tiff Macklem
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Jackson Hole Symposium
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Governor Tiff Macklem talks about the need for the Bank to be clear, relatable and understandable when it communicates with the public.
Content Type(s):
Press,
Speeches and appearances,
Remarks
Topic(s):
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19),
Credibility,
Monetary policy,
Monetary policy and uncertainty