Posts

• May 14, 2026

  What is a central bank?

  A central bank works to promote a country’s economic stability and its citizens’ financial well-being.

  Content Type(s): Explainers Subject(s): About the Bank
• May 13, 2026

  Addition of One Government Securities Distributor for Government of Canada Securities

  The Bank of Canada, on behalf of the Government of Canada, announces the addition of one new Government Securities Distributor (GSD) for Government of Canada marketable bonds and treasury bills.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
• May 13, 2026

  Release of the Bank of Canada’s summary of deliberations 

  On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the Bank of Canada will publish a summary of the deliberations that took place ahead of its interest rate decision on April 29, 2026.

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
• May 13, 2026

  Publication: Summary of Deliberations

  13:30 (ET)
  A summary of monetary policy deliberations by the Governing Council for the policy decision that was announced two weeks earlier.

  Content Type(s): Upcoming events
• May 13, 2026

  Summary of Governing Council deliberations: Fixed announcement date of April 29, 2026

  This is an account of the deliberations of the Bank of Canada’s Governing Council leading to the monetary policy decision on April 29, 2026.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Summary of deliberations
• May 13, 2026

  Speech by Michelle Alexopoulos, External Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada

  On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Michelle Alexopoulos, External Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, will speak at the Ottawa Economics Association (OEA) and the Canadian Association for Business Economics (CABE) 2026 Spring Policy Conference.

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
• May 13, 2026

  AI is knocking: Canada’s next productivity story

  Remarks Michelle Alexopoulos Ottawa Economics Association—Canadian Association for Business Economics Spring Policy Conference Ottawa, Ontario

  External Deputy Governor Michelle Alexopoulos discusses what we know so far about AI adoption, and what it could mean for productivity and labour markets in Canada.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
• May 13, 2026

  Productivity in the age of AI

  Speech summary Michelle Alexopoulos Ottawa Economics Association—Canadian Association for Business Economics Spring Policy Conference Ottawa, Ontario

  External Deputy Governor Michelle Alexopoulos discusses the evolution of artificial intelligence and its potential effects on jobs, productivity and economic growth—now, and in the future.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
• May 13, 2026

  Speech: Michelle Alexopoulos, External Deputy Governor

  Ottawa, Ontario

  Content Type(s): Upcoming events
• May 12, 2026

  CDB ADCOM Meeting (May 12, 2026)

  Topics: First meeting, Discussion note

  Content Type(s): Meetings Source(s): Consumer-Driven Banking Advisory Committee