News
September 19, 2019
Bank of Canada announces Deputy Governor and Special Advisor appointments
The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Toni Gravelle as Deputy Governor, effective October 1, 2019. The Bank also today announced that Mark Hardisty will join the Bank as Special Advisor to the Governor for a two-year term beginning November 6, 2019.
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September 16, 2019
Triennial Central Bank Survey of Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Market Activity in Canada during April 2019
During the month of April, the Bank of Canada and 51 other central banks and monetary authorities conducted the latest survey of turnover activity in the foreign exchange and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets in their respective countries. This worldwide effort was coordinated by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and is undertaken every three years.
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September 16, 2019
The Bank of Canada is inviting Canadian universities to nominate exceptional academics for its 2020 Fellowship and Governor’s awards.
Bank of Canada announces the launch of the 2020 Fellowship Program awards
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October 22, 2019
The autumn issues of the Business Outlook Survey and the Senior Loan Officer Survey will be released on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.
The Bank of Canada releases the autumn issues of the Business Outlook Survey and the Senior Loan Officer Survey
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October 18, 2019
On Friday, October 18, 2019, Deputy Governor Timothy Lane of the Bank of Canada will participate in a panel discussion at the 2019 Institute of International Finance (IIF) Annual Membership Meeting.
Panel participation by Timothy Lane, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada
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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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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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Media Activities
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.)
Policy Interest Rate
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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 18, 2019
Panel – Timothy Lane, Deputy Governor
- 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
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