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Media advisories are usually available two or three working days before the events. Times posted in 24-hour clock notation

  1. 20 July 2011

    Bank of Canada to Release Monetary Policy Report

    OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada’s Monetary Policy Report will be released on Wednesday, 20 July 2011.

    Time10:30 (Eastern Time)
    Lock-up

    At 7:30 (ET), journalists are invited to review the Report, under embargo, at the Bank’s head office in Ottawa and at the regional offices in Toronto (150 King Street West, Suite 2000) and Montréal (1501 McGill College Avenue, Suite 2030). Please be sure to have your press card with you. For security reasons, those wishing to attend must confirm by calling Jeremy Harrison at 613 782-8782 before noon on Tuesday, 19 July.

    At 9:00 (ET), Senior Bank officers will provide background information and respond to questions on the contents of the Report. Journalists in Toronto and Montréal will be linked to the briefing by video conference. Information gathered at the session may be used freely in news reports and commentaries, provided it is not attributed to the Bank or its officers. Electronic recording is not permitted.

    At 10:30 (ET), the lock-up ends and the embargo is lifted.

    Distribution

    The Monetary Policy Report will be available at 10:30 (ET) on the Bank's website.

    Press Conference

    At 11:15 (ET) Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of Canada, will hold a press conference to discuss the contents of the Report at the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington Street, Ottawa. He will be accompanied by Senior Deputy Governor Tiff Macklem.

    WebcastAudio and video webcasts of the press conference will be accessible from the Bank's website.
    Note

    For more information, please contact Jeremy Harrison at 613 782-8782 or jharrison@bankofcanada.ca.

  2. 19 July 2011

    Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement

    OTTAWA – On Tuesday, 19 July 2011, 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.

    Time9:00 (Eastern Time)
    Lock-upAt 8:00 (ET), journalists are invited to review the press release, under embargo at the Bank’s head office in Ottawa. The embargo will be lifted at 9:00 (ET). (Please use the East Tower entrance at 245 Sparks Street and have your press card with you.)

    For security reasons, those wishing to attend the lock-up must confirm by calling Jeremy Harrison at 613 782-8782 before noon on Monday, 18 July.

    Media Briefing SessionThere is no briefing session for this event.
    DistributionThe press release will be available:
    • at 9:00 (ET) on the Bank’s website
    • between 9:00 and 10:00 (ET) via CNW Group.
    Press ConferenceThere is no press conference for this event.
    WebcastThere is no webcast for this event.
    NoteFor more information, please contact Jeremy Harrison at 613 782-8782 or jharrison@bankofcanada.ca.
  3. 11 July 2011

    The Bank of Canada Releases the Summer Issues of the Business Outlook Survey and the Senior Loan Officer Survey

    OTTAWA – The Summer issues of the Business Outlook Survey and the Senior Loan Officer Survey will be released on Monday, 11 July 2011.

    Time10:30 (Eastern Time)
    Lock-upThere will be no media lock-up for this event.
    Media Briefing SessionThere will be no briefing session for this event.
    DistributionThe Business Outlook Survey and the Senior Loan Officer Survey will be available at 10:30 (ET) on the bank’s website.
    NoteFor more information, please contact Jeremy Harrison at 613 782-8782 or jharrison@bankofcanada.ca.
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