December 30, 2019
Advertisement for the position of Governor of the Bank of Canada
Governor Stephen S. Poloz is stepping down in June 2020. Learn more about this leadership opportunity.
Announcements, Media activities, Press releases
-
-
December 12, 2019
Inflation-target renewal, impact of technology highlight Bank of Canada’s 2020 work plan, Governor Poloz says
Work toward renewing Canada’s inflation-targeting framework and understanding the impact of digital technology highlight a packed agenda for the Bank of Canada in 2020, Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today. -
December 6, 2019
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz to step down in June 2020
The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada announced today that Governor Stephen S. Poloz has informed them that he will not seek a second term as Governor when his seven-year term expires on June 2, 2020. -
December 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. -
November 28, 2019
Bank of Canada announces finalists for the fifth annual Governor’s Challenge
The Bank of Canada has announced the five finalist teams in the 2019-20 edition of The Governor’s Challenge, a competition where university students simulate the role of advisor to the Bank’s Governing Council. -
November 19, 2019
Canada’s financial system is resilient amid global uncertainty, Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins says
The Canadian financial system and economy are in good shape to deal with whatever storms might arise from a weakening global context, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins said today. -
October 30, 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. -
October 24, 2019
New exhibition, Luck and Lore, opens at the Bank of Canada Museum
The Bank of Canada Museum is inviting Ottawa residents and visitors to come see its new exhibition. -
October 4, 2019
Bank of Canada and Statistics Canada to move to a single set of credit statistics
Currently, the Bank of Canada and Statistics Canada both produce aggregate measures of borrowing, or credit, for sectors of the Canadian economy. -
September 19, 2019
Bank of Canada announces Deputy Governor and Special Advisor appointments
The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Toni Gravelle as Deputy Governor, effective October 1, 2019. The Bank also today announced that Mark Hardisty will join the Bank as Special Advisor to the Governor for a two-year term beginning November 6, 2019.