February 18, 2009
Media Relations - Latest
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January 27, 2009
Bank of Canada's continued focus on inflation right for current economic times: Governor Carney
Canadians can be confident that monetary policy will maintain a "relentless" focus on controlling inflation, whether it rises above or drops below the official target range, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said today. -
January 22, 2009
Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update
In the Update, the Bank noted that the outlook for the global economy has deteriorated since the October Monetary Policy Report, with the intensifying financial crisis spilling over into real economic activity. -
January 20, 2009
Bank of Canada lowers overnight rate target by 1/2 percentage point to 1 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by one-half of a percentage point to 1 per cent. -
December 17, 2008
Governor Carney discusses key risks to financial system, advocates for macroprudential approach
While measures taken to address the global financial crisis will be successful, policy-makers need to improve their ability to detect the next crisis before it occurs, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said today. -
December 9, 2008
Bank of Canada lowers overnight rate target by 3/4 percentage point to 1 1/2 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by three-quarters of a percentage point to 1 1/2 per cent. -
November 24, 2008
Deputy Governor to leave Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada announced today that Deputy Governor Sheryl Kennedy has decided to leave the Bank to pursue other interests. -
November 19, 2008
Governor Carney says the global financial system needs continuously open markets
In order to achieve a full recovery, the global financial system must have continuously open markets at its core, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney argued today in a speech to the Canada – United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce. -
November 3, 2008
Bank of Canada announces senior appointments in new internal structure
In order to hone its focus on a safe and sound financial system, reinforce research, and streamline management processes, the Bank of Canada has realigned responsibilities and made a series of senior appointments to lead its work in monetary policy, financial stability, management of the Government of Canada's funds, and Canadian bank notes. -
October 23, 2008
Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report
The Bank of Canada today released its October Monetary Policy Report, which discusses current economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy.