We are Canada's central bank. We work to preserve the value of money by keeping inflation low and stable.
News
June 30, 2020
Our COVID-19 response: navigating diverse economic impacts
The pandemic and related measures to control the spread of the virus have deeply affected Canadians and the Canadian economy. The impacts have been different across sectors and regions. The economic recovery will also vary across the country as local economies start to reopen.
Content Type(s):
Publications,
The Economy, Plain and Simple
June 30, 2020
Bank of Canada partners with the Bank for International Settlements to launch innovation centre
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Bank of Canada announced today they will be launching a BIS Innovation Hub centre to advance fintech innovation within the central banking community.
Content Type(s):
Press,
Press Releases
Topic(s):
Digital currencies and fintech
June 29, 2020
Our COVID-19 response: Supporting operations
When the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic became clear, the Bank moved quickly to adapt its internal operations and support business continuity in our financial system.
Content Type(s):
Publications,
The Economy, Plain and Simple
June 22, 2020
Targeting inflation during the pandemic
In his first speech, Governor Tiff Macklem explains how the Bank’s commitment to low, stable and predictable inflation has guided our actions during COVID-19.
Content Type(s):
Press,
Speeches and appearances,
Speech summaries
Topic(s):
Inflation targets,
Monetary policy,
Monetary policy framework,
Monetary policy implementation
Canadian dollar
Schedule of Key Interest Rate Announcements and Monetary Policy Report
Eight times a year, the Bank announces its decision on the setting of its key policy interest rate.
Upcoming Events
July 6, 2020
Publication - Business Outlook Survey
July 15, 2020
Press Conference - Monetary Policy Report
August 17, 2020