August 23, 2011
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July 26, 2011
Bank of Canada Releases 2012 Schedule for Policy Interest Rate Announcements and Monetary Policy Report Releases
The Bank of Canada today released its 2012 schedule of eight dates for announcing decisions on its key policy interest rate and four dates for the release of its Monetary Policy Report. The Bank also confirmed the announcement dates for the remainder of this year.
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July 19, 2011
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.
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June 20, 2011
Bank of Canada Unveils Polymer Bank Note Series: Celebrating Canada’s Achievements at the Frontiers of Innovation
The Bank of Canada unveiled a new polymer bank note series today at its head office in Ottawa. Information on the polymer material and advanced new security features was released, along with the images and designs of the soon-to-be-issued $100 and $50 bank notes.
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June 15, 2011
Moderation Expected in Housing Market, Says Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney
The Bank of Canada anticipates moderation in the Canadian housing market, says Governor Mark Carney in a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade.
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