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May 13, 2026
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the Bank of Canada will publish a summary of the deliberations that took place ahead of its interest rate decision on April 29, 2026.
May 13, 2026
Speech by Michelle Alexopoulos, External Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Michelle Alexopoulos, External Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, will speak at the Ottawa Economics Association (OEA) and the Canadian Association for Business Economics (CABE) 2026 Spring Policy Conference.
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May 13, 2026
Summary of Governing Council deliberations: Fixed announcement date of April 29, 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.
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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.
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Inflation
Upcoming events
May 13, 2026
Publication: Summary of Deliberations
May 18, 2026
Victoria Day
May 22, 2026
Release: Senior Loan Officer Survey
May 26, 2026
Speech: Nicolas Vincent, External Deputy Governor
Selected media activities
February 5, 2026
Financial Post
Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada.
Interview with The Financial Post.
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January 28, 2026
Reuters
Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada.
Interview with Reuters.
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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
Webcasts
May 13, 2026
AI adoption, productivity and economic potential in Canada — External Deputy Governor Michelle Alexopoulos speaks at the Ottawa Economics Association (OEA) and the Canadian Association for Business Economics (CABE) 2026 Spring Policy Conference (11:20 (ET) approx.).
Speech: Ottawa Economics Association (OEA) and the Canadian Association for Business Economics (CABE)
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