June 30, 2020
We are Canada's central bank. We work to preserve the value of money by keeping inflation low and stable.
News
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
June 18, 2020
Spending patterns in a pandemic
Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri explains how household spending has changed because of COVID-19 and discusses why the Bank expects the recovery to have two phases.
Content Type(s):
Press,
Speeches and appearances,
Speech summaries
Topic(s):
Domestic demand and components,
Financial institutions,
Financial services,
Financial stability,
Firm dynamics,
Fiscal policy,
Housing,
Inflation and prices,
Labour markets,
Monetary policy,
Recent economic and financial developments,
Regional economic developments,
Service sector
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
Publication – Results of the Senior Loan Officer Survey
- September 9, 2020
Media Lock-up - Interest Rate Announcement