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News
May 13, 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.
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 7, 2026
Bank of Canada Museum marks 50th anniversary of the Montréal Olympics with an exhibition on Canada’s historic Olympic Coin Program
Step back into the excitement and pride of Canada’s first Olympic Games as the Bank of Canada Museum opens Montréal 1976: The legacy of the Olympic coins.
Content Type(s):
Press,
Press releases
May 6, 2026
Opening Statement before the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy
Opening statement
Tiff Macklem
Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy
Ottawa, Ontario
Content Type(s):
Press,
Speeches and appearances,
Opening statements
Upcoming events
- May 18, 2026 Victoria Day
- May 22, 2026 Release: Senior Loan Officer Survey
- May 26, 2026 Speech: Nicolas Vincent, External Deputy Governor