March 5, 2020
Press, Market notices, Press releases
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March 4, 2020
Bank of Canada lowers overnight rate target to 1 ¼ percent
The Bank of Canada today lowered its target for the overnight rate by 50 basis points to 1 ¼ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 ½ percent and the deposit rate is 1 percent. -
March 3, 2020
Statement of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
We, G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, are closely monitoring the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its impact on markets and economic conditions. -
February 25, 2020
Exploring new ways to pay
Deputy Governor Timothy Lane explains how the Bank of Canada is preparing for a future where Canadians may need a digital currency issued by their central bank. -
February 25, 2020
CFA Montréal FinTech RDV 2020 - Speech (Webcast)
Money and Payments in the Digital Age — Deputy Governor Timothy Lane of the Bank of Canada speaks at the CFA Montréal FinTech RDV 2020. (12:30 (ET) approx.)
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February 25, 2020
Money and Payments in the Digital Age
Deputy Governor Timothy Lane explains how the Bank of Canada is preparing for a future where Canadians may need a digital currency issued by their central bank. -
February 19, 2020
Bank of Canada Announces Scholarship Recipients
The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce the 2019-2020 recipients of its scholarship awards for women, Indigenous students and students with disabilities. -
February 18, 2020
Bank of Canada to begin publishing Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average in June
The Bank of Canada will take over the responsibility for publishing the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (CORRA), effective Monday, June 15, 2020. -
February 12, 2020
Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence
The call for nominations is open until April 16, 2020. -
February 10, 2020
University of British Columbia crowned National Champion of The Governor’s Challenge
The University of British Columbia has won the Bank of Canada’s fifth annual Governor’s Challenge, a national student competition in which teams simulate the role of advisor to the Bank’s Governing Council.