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September 16, 2019
Triennial Central Bank Survey of Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Market Activity in Canada during April 2019
During the month of April, the Bank of Canada and 51 other central banks and monetary authorities conducted the latest survey of turnover activity in the foreign exchange and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets in their respective countries. This worldwide effort was coordinated by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and is undertaken every three years.
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Press,
Press Releases
September 16, 2019
The Bank of Canada is inviting Canadian universities to nominate exceptional academics for its 2020 Fellowship and Governor’s awards.
Bank of Canada announces the launch of the 2020 Fellowship Program awards
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Announcements
September 5, 2019
Canadian economy resilient even as global outlook worsens
Speaking a day after we decided to hold interest rates steady, Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri discussed the key points Governing Council considered in their decision.
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Speeches
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Inflation and prices,
Inflation targets,
Monetary Policy,
Monetary policy framework,
Recent economic and financial developments
September 4, 2019
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¾ percent
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 percent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ percent.
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Press Releases
August 14, 2019
The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2019 Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence.
Bank of Canada Announces Joint Recipients of its 2019 Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence
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Press,
Announcements
Canadian dollar
Schedule of Key Interest Rate Announcements and Monetary Policy Report
Eight times a year, the Bank announces its decision on the setting of its key policy interest rate.
Market Notices
September 10, 2019
Debt Management Strategy Consultations – 2020-21
August 20, 2019
Government of Canada Real Return Bond Consultations
August 1, 2019
Changes to publication of interest rate statistics
Upcoming Events
- October 22, 2019
Publication - Business Outlook Survey and Senior Loan Officer Survey
- October 30, 2019
Release of the Interest Rate Announcement & Monetary Policy Report
- October 30, 2019
Press Conference - Monetary Policy Report
- December 4, 2019
Media Lock-up - Interest Rate Announcement