Posts

• October 29, 2025

  Monetary Policy Report—October 2025—Canadian economy—Outlook

  The ongoing trade conflict is fundamentally reshaping Canada’s economy and will have a lasting negative impact on economic activity. At the same time, the reconfiguration of global trade and domestic production is putting upward pressure on costs. Reflecting these two competing forces, inflation remains near the 2% target over the projection horizon.
• October 29, 2025

  Monetary Policy Report—October 2025—Projections

  Economic growth in Canada is projected to strengthen from around 0.75% in the second half of 2025, with annual growth averaging 1.4% over 2026 and 2027. Inflation is expected to remain around 2% over the projection horizon.
• October 29, 2025

  Monetary Policy Report—October 2025—Canadian economy—Tariff assumptions

  Many countries have signed new trade agreements with the United States. US tariffs continue to be in flux, and the future of trade in North America remains uncertain.
• October 29, 2025

  Bank of Canada interest rate announcement and release of the Monetary Policy Report 

  On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate. A press release will provide a brief explanation of the decision. The Bank will also publish its quarterly Monetary Policy Report (MPR) at the same time as the interest rate decision.

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
• October 29, 2025

  Monetary Policy Report—October 2025—Canadian economy—Current conditions

  Canadian economic growth has slowed, reflecting the disruptive effects of US tariffs and a decline in population growth. Exports and business investment have slumped. After being close to 2% for several months, CPI inflation was 2.4% in September.
• October 27, 2025

  Free Family Events at the Bank of Canada Museum for Financial Literacy Month

  This November, the Bank of Canada Museum invites visitors to celebrate the 15^th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month (FLM) with a full lineup of free, hands-on activities that make money management approachable, practical, and fun for all ages.

  Content Type(s): Press, Announcements
• October 21, 2025

  Registry of payment service providers

  Search the list of registered payment services providers.
• October 21, 2025

  Registry: Payment service provider account details
• October 20, 2025

  The Bank of Canada releases the third quarter issues of the Business Outlook Survey and the Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations

  On Monday, October 20, 2025, the Bank of Canada will release the third quarter issues of the Business Outlook Survey and the Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations.

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
• October 20, 2025

  Business Outlook Survey—Third Quarter of 2025

  Results from the Business Outlook Survey and the Business Leaders’ Pulse reveal that firms’ outlooks and intentions remain subdued despite a gradual improvement in sentiment. Expectations for growth in domestic and export sales are still soft. Most firms do not plan to increase staffing, and investment intentions are restrained. While businesses continue to expect cost increases from tariffs and trade uncertainty, weak demand limits their ability to pass these costs through to prices. One-year-ahead inflation expectations remain below the peak reached earlier in the trade conflict.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey