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Media advisories
March 18, 2026
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate. A press release will provide a brief explanation of the decision.
March 4, 2026
Fireside chat with Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, will participate in a fireside chat at an event hosted by the Global Risk Institute (GRI).
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News
March 18, 2026
Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2¼%
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.
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Press releases
March 18, 2026
Monetary Policy Decision Press Conference Opening Statement
Governor Tiff Macklem discusses key issues involved in the Governing Council’s deliberations about the monetary policy decision.
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Speeches and appearances,
Opening statements
Upcoming events
March 26, 2026
Speech: Carolyn Rogers, Senior Deputy Governor
April 1, 2026
Publication: Summary of Deliberations
April 3, 2026
Good Friday
April 29, 2026
Interest Rate Announcement and Monetary Policy Report
Selected media activities
February 5, 2026
Financial Post
Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada.
Interview with The Financial Post.
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Media activities
January 28, 2026
Reuters
Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada.
Interview with Reuters.
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Media activities
Speeches and appearances
March 18, 2026
Monetary Policy Decision Press Conference Opening Statement
Governor Tiff Macklem discusses key issues involved in the Governing Council’s deliberations about the monetary policy decision.
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Press,
Speeches and appearances,
Opening statements
Webcasts
March 18, 2026
Interest Rate Announcement — Press conference by Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers (10:30 (ET) approx.).
Press Conference: Policy Rate Announcement – March 2026
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