News

• January 22, 2014

  Release of the Monetary Policy Report

  Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz Ottawa, Ontario

  Press conference following the release of the Monetary Policy Report.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• January 22, 2014

  Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  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.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• January 22, 2014

  Monetary Policy Report – January 2014

  

  The Canadian economy is estimated to have grown by 1.8 per cent in 2013, and is projected to grow by 2.5 per cent in both 2014 and 2015, gradually returning to its full production capacity over the next two years.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Monetary Policy Report
• January 13, 2014

  Business Outlook Survey - Winter 2013-14

  The winter Business Outlook Survey provides some positive signs for the economic outlook, notably for exports and investment, although responses do not yet appear to suggest a significant strengthening. For many businesses, weak demand and domestic uncertainty continue to temper sales expectations and expansion plans.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
• January 13, 2014

  Senior Loan Officer Survey - Fourth-Quarter 2013

  The survey, conducted between 9 and 16 December, pointed to a continued slight easing in overall business-lending conditions during the fourth quarter of 2013.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Senior Loan Officer Survey