September 8, 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
August 24, 2020
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 (August 31-September 11)
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Market notices
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Government of Canada Bond Purchase Program
August 10, 2020
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 (August 17-August 28)
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Press,
Market notices
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Government of Canada Bond Purchase Program
Speeches and statements
March 18, 2020
Press Conference Opening Statement – March 18, 2020
The Bank of Canada has been working hard to ensure the financial system has sufficient liquidity so that credit continues to be available to businesses and households.
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Press,
Speeches and appearances,
Opening statements
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
March 17, 2020
Governing Council’s decision to cut interest rates on Friday, 13 March, 2020 took place under unique circumstances. As such, Governing Council is offering this statement of its reasoning from the decision of March 13.
Summary of Deliberations of Governing Council, March 13, 2020
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Press releases
March 13, 2020
Today, Minister of Finance Bill Morneau, Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz, and Superintendent of Financial Institutions Jeremy Rudin outlined a coordinated package of measures being taken by financial sector partners to support the functioning of markets and continued access to financing for Canadian businesses.
Canada outlines measures to support the economy and the financial sector
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Press releases