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September 5, 2019
Canadian economy resilient even as global outlook worsens
Speaking a day after we decided to hold interest rates steady, Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri discussed the key points Governing Council considered in their decision.
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Inflation targets,
Monetary Policy,
Monetary policy framework,
Recent economic and financial developments
September 4, 2019
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¾ percent
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 percent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ percent.
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Press Releases
August 14, 2019
The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2019 Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence.
Bank of Canada Announces Joint Recipients of its 2019 Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence
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Media Advisories
September 5, 2019
On Thursday, September 5, 2019, Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri of the Bank of Canada will speak before the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and the Halifax Partnership.
Speech by Lawrence Schembri, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada
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Media Advisories
September 4, 2019
On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 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.
Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement
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Press,
Media Advisories
July 16, 2019
Announcement on Canada’s Overnight Interest Rate Benchmark
On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, the Bank of Canada will provide an update on the Canadian Alternative Reference Rate Working Group’s work to strengthen the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (CORRA), an important benchmark for Canadian dollar financial markets.
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Press,
Media Advisories
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Latest Interview
May 16, 2019
BNN Bloomberg (Part 1)
Stephen S. Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada
Interview with BNN Bloomberg
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Latest Webcast
September 5, 2019 Halifax Chamber of Commerce - Media availability (Webcast)
Economic Progress Report — Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri of the Bank of Canada speaks before the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. (13:00 (ET) approx.)
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Latest Market Notices
September 10, 2019
Debt Management Strategy Consultations – 2020-21
August 20, 2019
Government of Canada Real Return Bond Consultations
August 1, 2019
Changes to publication of interest rate statistics
Upcoming Events
- October 22, 2019
Publication - Business Outlook Survey and Senior Loan Officer Survey
- October 30, 2019
Release of the Interest Rate Announcement & Monetary Policy Report
- October 30, 2019
Press Conference - Monetary Policy Report
- December 4, 2019
Media Lock-up - Interest Rate Announcement
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