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• May 28, 2026

  Financial Stability Report—2026—Households

  Overall, Canadian households have proven resilient. But debt levels are elevated, and some pockets of stress remain. The potential impact on employment from ongoing trade uncertainty and geopolitical conflicts is a key concern.
• May 28, 2026

  Financial Stability Report—2026—Non-bank financial intermediaries

  Hedge funds have continued to increase their repo borrowing. While their activity supports market efficiency and liquidity, it could leave fixed‑income markets more vulnerable to the risk of a sudden sell‑off.
• May 28, 2026

  Release: Financial Stability Report and Financial System Survey

  10:00 (ET)
  An assessment of potential risks to the stability of Canada's financial system. The Governor and Senior Deputy Governor will hold a press conference at 11:00 to discuss the contents of the Report.

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

  Financial Stability Report—2026—Banks

  Canada’s large banks have grown more resilient. They remain well positioned to support the economy and the financial system even if conditions deteriorate.
• May 28, 2026

  Financial Stability Report—2026—In focus—Rapid growth in private credit has created vulnerabilities

  Globally, private credit lending has expanded rapidly and become increasingly connected to the broader financial system. Complex structures, limited transparency and the fact that private credit is untested in a downturn make it difficult to predict how the sector might amplify shocks.
• May 28, 2026

  Financial Stability Report—2026—Overall assessment

  Canada’s financial system has continued to function well despite US tariffs and trade uncertainty. But a more turbulent global environment poses risks to financial stability, particularly if several vulnerabilities crystalize at the same time.
• May 28, 2026

  Financial Stability Report—2026—Financial markets

  The war in the Middle East has led to periods of increased volatility and reduced liquidity in certain markets, particularly in energy. Nevertheless, markets have generally remained resilient. Equity valuations are still elevated, and credit spreads are compressed.
• May 28, 2026

  The Bank of Canada releases the 2026 Financial Stability Report

  The Financial Stability Report will be released on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
• May 27, 2026

  Bank of Canada joins BIS Project Agorá to test improvements in wholesale cross-border payments

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada announced today it is joining the Bank for International Settlements’ Project Agorá, an initiative exploring how tokenization could improve wholesale cross-border payments.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• May 26, 2026

  Speech: Nicolas Vincent, External Deputy Governor  

  Montréal, Quebec

  Content Type(s): Upcoming events