Press

• February 14, 2024

  Start date for the morning auction of Receiver General cash balances

  The Bank of Canada (the “Bank”), in its role as fiscal agent for the Government of Canada, previously announced the government’s intention to reintroduce morning auctions of Receiver General (RG) cash balances. Today, the Bank is announcing that RG auctions will commence on February 21st, 2024, and be conducted daily at 9:15 am.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
• February 14, 2024

  Panel participation by Rhys R. Mendes, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada

  On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Rhys R. Mendes, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, will participate in a panel discussion at the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University.

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
• February 8, 2024

  Webpage for Government of Canada purchases of Canada Mortgage Bonds

  The Bank of Canada is today launching a new webpage with details on the Government of Canada’s purchases of Canada Mortgage Bonds (CMBs).

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices Source(s): Canada Mortgage Bonds: Government purchases and holdings
• February 7, 2024

  Release of the Bank of Canada’s summary of deliberations

  On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the Bank of Canada will publish a summary of the deliberations that took place ahead of its interest rate decision on January 24, 2024.

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
• February 6, 2024

  Media Availability: Montreal Council on Foreign Relations (CORIM)

  

  

  The effectiveness and the limitations of monetary policy — Governor Tiff Macklem takes questions from reporters following his remarks (14:10 (ET) approx.).

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• February 6, 2024

  Bank of Canada Media Interview – Le Devoir

  Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, gave an interview to Le Devoir.

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
• February 6, 2024

  Bank of Canada Media Interview – The Logic

  Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, gave an interview to The Logic.

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
• February 6, 2024

  Speech: Montreal Council on Foreign Relations (CORIM)

  

  

  The effectiveness and the limitations of monetary policy — Governor Tiff Macklem speaks before the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations (CORIM) (13:00 (ET) approx.).

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• February 6, 2024

  Speech by Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada

  On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, will speak before the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations (CORIM).

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
• February 6, 2024

  Monetary policy: It’s perfectly imperfect

  Speech summary Tiff Macklem Montreal Council on Foreign Relations Montréal, Quebec

  Governor Tiff Macklem speaks about the effectiveness—and limitations—of monetary policy. He highlights how raising and lowering the policy interest rate ultimately keeps inflation low, stable and predictable, despite significant shocks to the economy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Topic(s): Housing, Inflation targets, Inflation: costs and benefits, Interest rates, Monetary policy, Monetary policy implementation, Monetary policy transmission, Price stability, Productivity