October 22, 2014
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October 22, 2014
Notice: Press Conference Cancelled
In light of this morning’s incident in downtown Ottawa, the Bank of Canada is cancelling its press conference on the October Monetary Policy Report. The Governor’s Opening Statement will be published on the Bank’s website at 11:15 AM today. We will provide more details as soon as they become available. -
October 22, 2014
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent. -
October 22, 2014
Monetary Policy Report – October 2014
Real GDP growth is projected to average around 2 1/2 per cent over the next year before slowing to around 2 per cent in 2016. -
October 21, 2014
Operational Test of Standing Central Bank Swap Arrangements
As part of an exercise to test the operational readiness of existing standing swap arrangements with other central banks, the Bank of Canada will conduct a small-value Canadian-dollar operation with the European Central Bank, drawing euros against Canadian dollars. -
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Integrating Uncertainty and Monetary Policy-Making: A Practitioner’s Perspective
This paper discusses how central banking is evolving in light of recent experience, with particular emphasis on the incorporation of uncertainty into policy decision-making. -
October 10, 2014
Bank of Canada publishes a discussion paper authored by Governor Stephen S. Poloz
Stephen S. Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada, has authored a discussion paper entitled “Integrating Uncertainty and Monetary Policy-Making: A Practitioner’s Perspective.” The paper explains how central bankers are supplementing economic models and adopting a risk-management approach to integrate uncertainty in their policy decisions. -
October 10, 2014
Business Outlook Survey - Autumn 2014
The autumn Business Outlook Survey shows that businesses, mainly exporters, see signs of modestly firmer demand. However, this has not led to a notable strengthening in investment intentions for the next 12 months.