COVID-19: Key announcements

The Bank of Canada is committed to supporting the efficient and continuous functioning of financial markets during the current period of uncertainty in which conditions are evolving rapidly.

In order to support the continuous functioning of financial markets, the Bank of Canada (Bank) is announcing its intention to launch the Bankers’ Acceptance Purchase Facility (BAPF).

In order to support the continuous functioning of financial markets through the provision of liquidity, the Bank of Canada announced two measures today.