Press

• September 18, 2017

  Bank of Canada begins publishing daily data for new Canadian effective exchange rate (CEER) index

  Daily data for the Bank’s new Canadian effective exchange rate (CEER) index is now available on the Bank of Canada’s website.

  Content Type(s): Press, Announcements

• September 14, 2017 Workshop on Monetary Policy Framework Issues - Webcasts

  

  

  This day-long workshop explores issues related to monetary policy frameworks – the role and objectives of monetary policy, the specification and effectiveness of monetary policy tools, transparency and communications, and lessons learned from other central banks – to help shape the Bank’s broader research agenda, including issues that may be relevant for the 2021 renewal of the inflation-control agreement with the Government of Canada.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• September 14, 2017

  Bank of Canada Workshop “Monetary Policy Framework Issues: Toward the 2021 Inflation-Target Renewal”

  Remarks Lawrence L. Schembri Ottawa, Ontario

  Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri opens the Bank’s Monetary Policy Framework Issues: Toward the 2021 Inflation-Target Renewal workshop.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Central bank research, Credibility, Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, International topics, Monetary policy framework
• September 14, 2017

  Monetary Policy Framework Issues: Toward the 2021 Inflation-Target Renewal

  Remarks Carolyn A. Wilkins Ottawa, Ontario

  Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins reviews key themes discussed by participants at the workshop “Monetary Policy Framework Issues: Toward the 2021 Inflation-Target Renewal”.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Topic(s): Central bank research, Financial system regulation and policies, Fiscal policy, Inflation and prices, Inflation targets, Monetary policy framework
• September 8, 2017

  Bank of Canada calls for nominations for the 2018 Fellowship Program awards

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada is inviting Canadian universities to nominate exceptional academics for its 2018 Fellowship and Governor’s awards.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press Releases
• September 6, 2017

  Bank of Canada increases overnight rate target to 1 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada is raising its target for the overnight rate to 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press Releases
• September 6, 2017

  Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement

  On Wednesday, September 6, 2017, 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.

  Content Type(s): Press, Media Advisories
• September 1, 2017

  Bank of Canada scholarship encourages women to consider careers in economics and finance

  The Bank of Canada is now accepting applications for its inaugural Master’s Scholarship Award for Women in Economics and Finance.

  Content Type(s): Press, Announcements