Ottawa, Ontario
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June 8, 2004The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is unchanged, and the Bank Rate remains at 2 1/4 per cent.
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May 18, 2004
Town Hall Meeting
As you know, many institutions, both governmental and private, are currently concerned about governance structures, accountability and rules of behaviour. -
April 15, 2004
Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report
The Bank of Canada today released its April Monetary Policy Report, which reviews economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy. -
April 13, 2004
Bank of Canada lowers target for the overnight rate by 1/4 percentage point to 2 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is correspondingly lowered, and the Bank Rate is now 2 1/4 per cent.
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March 17, 2004
The Bank of Canada Issues New $100 Bank Notes
The Bank of Canada today officially put into circulation Canada's new $100 bank notes. The new notes will be distributed and become available across the country over the next two weeks.
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March 4, 2004
Bank of Canada Announces Research Fellowship Award for 2004
The Bank of Canada today announced that Professor René Garcia, of the Université de Montréal, is the recipient of the Bank's Fellowship award for research for 2004.
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March 3, 2004
Bank of Canada Announces Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeiting Deterrence
The Bank of Canada today announced the creation of a Law Enforcement Award of Excellence that will be presented annually to a police officer who demonstrates outstanding commitment and initiative in the fight against bank note counterfeiting.
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March 2, 2004
Bank of Canada lowers target for the overnight rate by 1/4 percentage point to 2 1/4 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 2 1/4 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is correspondingly lowered, and the Bank Rate is now 2 1/2 per cent.
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January 20, 2004
Bank of Canada lowers target for the overnight rate by 1/4 percentage point to 2 1/2 per cent
Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 2 1/2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is correspondingly lowered, and the Bank Rate is now 2 3/4 per cent. -
January 16, 2004
Bank of Canada Announces Adviser Appointment
The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Pierre Godin to the position of adviser. The appointment is for an 18-month period; Mr. Godin will be joining the Bank in mid-March.