What is RSS?

RSS is an XML-based format for distributing web conten

Why use RSS?

RSS is an easy way to keep track of what's new on the Bank's site.

What tools do I need to use RSS?

You need a "reader" designed to display RSS. Many readers are available as desktop software, but some are web based (such as Google Reader.) As well, many newer web browsers, such as Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox, have the built-in ability to subscribe to and display RSS feeds.

How can I sign up Bank of Canada RSS feeds?

Follow the instructions for your particular RSS reader on how to subscribe to feeds.

Exchange rates in RSS format

Following are Bank of Canada exchange rates expressed in RSS format. More specifically, they are in RSS-CB format, an extension of RSS 1.0 designed for use by central banks. Developed by the Bank of Canada, Federal Reserve, Bank for International Settlements and Banco de Mexico, RSS-CB contains extra metadata that is helpful when aggregating information from RSS-CB feeds. Note, however, that these feeds should work correctly in any RSS reader currently available.

Exchange Rates

Updated at 12:30 ET

Noon Rates

Updated at 16:30 ET

Closing Rates

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