Bank of Canada

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Monetary Policy Report - April 2014

Release of the Monetary Policy Report.

2014 Fellowship and Governor’s Awards

The Bank of Canada today announced the recipient of the Bank’s Fellowship Award and Governor's Award for 2014.

Polymer Bank Notes

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News

16 April 2014 Release of the Monetary Policy Report

Opening Statement Stephen S. Poloz Toronto, Ontario

Press conference following the release of the Monetary Policy Report.

Content Type(s): Press, Speeches

16 April 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

16 April 2014 Monetary Policy Report - April 2014

Economic growth in Canada is expected to average about 2 1/2 per cent in 2014 and 2015 before easing to around the 2 per cent growth rate of the economy’s potential in 2016.

Content Type(s): Monetary Policy Report, Publications

11 April 2014 Bank of Canada announces appointment of Carolyn Wilkins as Senior Deputy Governor

Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada today announced that Carolyn Wilkins has been appointed Senior Deputy Governor for a term of seven years beginning 2 May 2014.

Content Type(s): Press, Press Releases