March 2, 2022
Bank of Canada increases policy interest rate
The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to ½ %, with the Bank Rate at ¾ % and the deposit rate at ½ %.
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February 22, 2022
Bank of Canada announces 2021-2022 scholarship recipients
The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of its scholarship awards for students with disabilities, Indigenous students and students who identify as a woman or as a member of a visible minority or racialized group.
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February 18, 2022
Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri to Retire from the Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada announced today that Deputy Governor Lawrence L. Schembri will retire on June 17, 2022.
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February 16, 2022
Navigating uncharted territory
Deputy Governor Tim Lane discusses how the Bank of Canada approached decision making during the unprecedented upheaval brought on by the COVID‑19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19),
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February 9, 2022
Producing growth with less inflation
Governor Tiff Macklem discusses how—by investing in technology and people—businesses can help the economy grow more with less inflation.
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19),
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Inflation and prices,
Labour markets,
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Productivity,
Recent economic and financial developments
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Monetary policy,
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