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December 6, 2019
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz to step down in June 2020
The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada announced today that Governor Stephen S. Poloz has informed them that he will not seek a second term as Governor when his seven-year term expires on June 2, 2020.
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December 5, 2019
Canadian economy resilient despite global uncertainty
Speaking a day after we decided to hold interest rates steady, Deputy Governor Timothy Lane explained that Canada’s economy remains resilient.
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Monetary policy framework,
Recent economic and financial developments
December 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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Media Advisories
December 12, 2019
On Thursday, December 12, 2019, Stephen S. Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada, will speak before the Empire Club of Canada.
Speech by Stephen S. Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada
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December 5, 2019
On Thursday, December 5, 2019, Deputy Governor Timothy Lane of the Bank of Canada will speak before the Ottawa Board of Trade.
Speech by Timothy Lane, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada
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Media Advisories
December 4, 2019
On Wednesday, December 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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December 5, 2019 Ottawa Board of Trade - Media Availability (Webcasts)
Economic Progress Report - Deputy Governor Timothy Lane of the Bank of Canada speaks before the Ottawa Board of Trade. (09:20 (Eastern Time) approx.)
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- January 13, 2020
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