Press Conference: Policy Rate Announcement – March 2025

Interest Rate Announcement – Press conference by Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers (10:30 (ET) approx.).

How Canadian businesses and households are reacting to the trade conflict

To better understand how the trade conflict initiated by the US administration is affecting the economic decisions of Canadians, the Bank of Canada has enhanced its consultations with businesses and households.

Bank of Canada reduces policy rate by 25 basis points to 2¾%

The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate to 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%.

Monetary Policy Decision Press Conference Opening Statement

Governor Tiff Macklem discusses key issues involved in the Governing Council’s deliberations about the monetary policy decision.