News
September 10, 2018 Bank of Canada calls for nominations for the 2019 Fellowship Program awards
The Bank of Canada is inviting Canadian universities to nominate exceptional academics for its 2019 Fellowship and Governor’s awards.September 6, 2018 An Update on Canada’s Economic Resilience
Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins discusses economic developments since the July Monetary Policy Report and Governing Council’s deliberations leading to yesterday’s policy rate decision.September 5, 2018 Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ½ per cent
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ½ per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 ¾ per cent and the deposit rate is 1 ¼ per cent.Media Advisories
September 6, 2018 Speech by Carolyn A. Wilkins, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada
On Thursday, September 6, 2018, Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins will speak before the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP).September 5, 2018 Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement
On Wednesday, September 5, 2018, 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.August 25, 2018 Panel participation by Stephen S. Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada
On Saturday, August 25, 2018, Stephen S. Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada, will participate in a panel discussion at the 2018 Jackson Hole Symposium hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
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
June 14, 2018 RDI économie
Carolyn A. Wilkins, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada
Archived Interview with RDI économie
Latest Webcast
September 6, 2018 Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) - Media Availability (Webcasts)
Economic progress report - Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins speaks before the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP). (16:00 (ET) approx.)
Policy Interest Rate
Changes in the key interest rate influence other interest rates, and so affect people’s spending decisions.
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