May 28, 2020
News
May 27, 2020
Here’s what determines the interest rate on your mortgage—and why that rate can go up and down.
What’s behind your mortgage rate
Content Type(s):
Publications,
The Economy, Plain and Simple
Topic(s):
Financial services,
Housing,
Interest rates,
Transmission of monetary policy
May 26, 2020
Opening Statement before the Senate National Finance Committee
Content Type(s):
Press,
Speeches
Topic(s):
Financial stability,
Monetary policy,
Recent economic and financial developments,
Transmission of monetary policy
Media Advisories
June 3, 2020
On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 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
Content Type(s):
Press,
Media Advisories
May 26, 2020
On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Stephen S. Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada, and Carolyn A. Wilkins, Senior Deputy Governor, will appear by videoconference before the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance.
Parliamentary Appearance by the Governor and the Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada
Content Type(s):
Press,
Media Advisories
May 25, 2020
Stephen S. Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada, gave an interview to the Financial Post.
Bank of Canada Media Interview – Financial Post
Content Type(s):
Press,
Media Advisories
Digital Currencies and Fintech
Understanding digital currencies and related financial technologies is an important part of our research agenda.
Speeches
1995 to present.
Blackout Guidelines
"Blackout" Guidelines for Communications around Fixed Announcement Dates.
Latest Interview
April 18, 2020
This opinion piece by Governor Stephen S. Poloz was published in the National Post on April 18, 2020. The Governor discusses the actions taken by the Bank of Canada and other authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic to bridge Canadians through the downturn and lay the foundation for recovery.
National Post
Content Type(s):
Press,
Media Activities
Latest Webcast
May 25, 2020 University of Alberta Eric J. Hanson Memorial Lecture - Speech (Webcasts)
Monetary Policy in Unknowable Times - Stephen S. Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, delivers the University of Alberta Eric J. Hanson Memorial Lecture by videoconference. (13:30 (Eastern Time) approx.)
Policy Interest Rate
Changes in the key interest rate influence other interest rates, and so affect people’s spending decisions.
Upcoming Events
- June 3, 2020
Press Release - Interest Rate Announcement
- June 4, 2020
Speech – Toni Gravelle, Deputy Governor
- July 6, 2020
Publication - Business Outlook Survey
Media Contacts
Our consultants are available from 08:30 to 17:00 ET, Monday to Friday. We will normally reply to all media calls and emails within four hours.
Telephone: 613 782-8782 communications@bankofcanada.ca
Media Consultants
Louise Egan
Director, Media Relations
Josianne Ménard
Senior Media Relations Consultant
Rebecca Spence
Media Relations Consultant
Amélie Ferron-Craig
Media Relations Consultant
Alex Paterson
Media Relations Consultant