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February 19, 2019
Wilfrid Laurier University crowned National Champion of The Governor’s Challenge
Wilfrid Laurier University has won the Bank of Canada’s fourth annual Governor’s Challenge, a national student competition in which teams simulate the role of advisor to the Bank’s Governing Council.
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Press Releases
February 6, 2019
Taking Precautions: The Canadian Approach to Foreign Reserves Management
Deputy Governor Timothy Lane discusses how Canada manages its foreign exchange reserves.
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Press,
Speeches
Topic(s):
Foreign reserves management
January 31, 2019
Canada’s job market is solid, but some key questions remain, Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins says
While the labour market in Canada is in good shape overall, answers to some key questions will help provide insight into slower-than-expected wage growth, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins said today.
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Press,
Press Releases
January 31, 2019
A Look Under the Hood of Canada’s Job Market
Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins discusses developments in the Canadian labour market and factors that may help explain why wage growth is slower than expected.
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Press,
Speeches
Topic(s):
Business fluctuations and cycles,
Inflation and prices,
Labour markets,
Productivity,
Regional economic developments,
Service Sector
January 9, 2019
Monetary Policy Report Press Conference Opening Statement
Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses key issues involved in the Governing Council’s deliberations about the policy rate decision and the MPR.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
November 13, 2018
Changes to publication of interest rate statistics
November 6, 2018
Government of Canada Cash Management Bond Buyback Program
Upcoming Events
- February 21, 2019
Speech - Stephen S. Poloz, Governor
- March 6, 2019
Media Lock-up - Interest Rate Announcement
- March 6, 2019
Press Release - Interest Rate Announcement
- March 7, 2019
Speech – Lynn Patterson, Deputy Governor