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• January 29, 2026

  Operational Details for Government Purchases of Canada Mortgage Bonds in 2026

  In the 2023 Fall Economic Statement, the Canadian government announced its intention to purchase Canada Mortgage Bonds (CMBs), beginning in 2024, up to an annual maximum of $30 billion while ensuring that the pace and volume of these purchases are appropriate for market conditions.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices Source(s): Canada Mortgage Bonds: Government purchases and holdings
• January 28, 2026

  Bank of Canada Media Interview – Reuters

  Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, gave an interview to Reuters.

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
• January 28, 2026

  Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2¼%

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• January 28, 2026

  Monetary Policy Report—January 2026

  

  The Canadian economy continues to adjust to US tariffs and the new global trade landscape. This adjustment will take time and growth is expected to be modest. Inflation is projected to remain near the 2% target.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Monetary Policy Report
• January 28, 2026

  Bank of Canada interest rate announcement and release of the Monetary Policy Report

  On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 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. The Bank will also publish its quarterly Monetary Policy Report (MPR) at the same time as the rate decision.

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
• January 28, 2026

  Interest Rate Announcement and Monetary Policy Report

  09:45 (ET)
  On eight scheduled dates each year, the Bank of Canada announces the setting for the overnight rate target in a press release explaining the factors behind the decision. Four times a year, Governing Council presents the Monetary Policy Report: the Bank’s base-case projection for inflation and growth in the Canadian economy, and its assessment of risks.

  Content Type(s): Upcoming events
• January 28, 2026

  Monetary Policy Report Press Conference Opening Statement

  Opening statement Tiff Macklem Ottawa, Ontario

  Governor Tiff Macklem discusses the Monetary Policy Report and the key issues involved in the Governing Council’s deliberations about the monetary policy decision.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• January 19, 2026

  Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations—Fourth Quarter of 2025

  Results of the fourth-quarter 2025 survey show that concerns over high prices and economic uncertainty related to the trade conflict continue to have a negative impact on consumers. As a result, even though labour market conditions improved somewhat, the CSCE indicator declined slightly. Expectations for near-term inflation remain higher than they were before the pandemic, while those for long-term inflation eased below pre-pandemic levels.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations
• January 19, 2026

  Business Outlook Survey—Fourth Quarter of 2025

  Firms’ sentiment remains subdued, according to results from the Business Outlook Survey and the Business Leaders’ Pulse. After a weak year, domestic sales growth is expected to improve slightly. Export sales are expected to be modest. Most businesses plan to maintain or decrease current staffing levels, and they continue to prioritize investment spending on routine maintenance. Firms reported less pressure than last quarter from tariff-related cost increases. Most do not anticipate substantial increases in selling prices. Inflation expectations remain roughly stable between 2.5% and 3%.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
• January 19, 2026

  Release: Business Outlook Survey and Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations

  10:30 (ET)
  The Business Outlook Survey is a summary of interviews conducted by the Bank's regional offices with business leaders from about 100 firms, selected in accordance with the composition of Canada's gross domestic product. The Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations is a quarterly survey aimed at measuring household views of inflation, the labour market and household finances, as well as topical issues of interest to the Bank of Canada.

  Content Type(s): Upcoming events