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April 24, 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.
April 24, 2019
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¾ per cent
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 per cent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ per cent.
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April 24, 2019
The Bank’s new forecast calls for real economic growth of 1.2 per cent this year, 2.1 per cent next year and 2.0 per cent in 2021.
Monetary Policy Report – April 2019
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Monetary Policy Report
April 15, 2019
Results from the spring Business Outlook Survey point to a moderation from previously high levels of domestic and foreign demand for firms in most regions. Investment and employment intentions remain positive.
Business Outlook Survey—Spring 2019
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Business Outlook Survey
April 15, 2019
Overall household lending conditions were once again unchanged this quarter. Although business lending conditions were unchanged overall, some marginal price easing was driven by corporate lending conditions.
Senior Loan Officer Survey—First Quarter of 2019
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Senior Loan Officer Survey
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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.
Upcoming Events
- May 6, 2019
Speech – Stephen S. Poloz, Governor
- May 16, 2019
Publication - Financial System Review
- May 29, 2019
Media Lock-up - Interest Rate Announcement