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Monetary Policy Report – October 2018

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The Bank projects that the Canadian economy will continue to grow in line with its potential through 2020.

What you need to know about the Bank of Canada’s latest forecast in 60 seconds.

Bank of Canada increases overnight rate target to 1 ¾ per cent

The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate to 1 ¾ per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 per cent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ per cent.

Monetary Policy Report - Press Conference (Webcasts) - October 2018

Release of the Monetary Policy Report - Press conference by Governor Stephen S. Poloz and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins. (11:15 (ET) approx.).

Monetary Policy Report Press Conference Opening Statement

Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins discusses key issues involved in the Governing Council’s deliberations about the policy rate decision and the MPR.