March 13, 2020
Press Conference Opening Statement – March 13, 2020
The Bank of Canada is contributing to the collective effort to support the Canadian economy and financial system, and to ensure credit channels remain open.
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March 12, 2020
Bank of Canada Announces the Expansion of its Bond Buyback Program and Term Repo Operations
In order to support the continuous functioning of financial markets through the provision of liquidity, the Bank of Canada announced two measures today.
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Term repo operations
March 9, 2020
Bank of Canada announces members of Advisory Council for next $5 bank note
The independent Advisory Council will develop a short list of iconic Canadians who could be featured on the next bank note.
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March 5, 2020
Labour market is key to Canada’s resilience
Governor Stephen S. Poloz talks about how the labour market is a key source of resilience for Canada’s economy and reviews the Bank of Canada’s decision to lower interest rates.
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Press,
Speeches and appearances,
Speech summaries
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Monetary policy,
Economy/Economic growth,
Inflation,
Inflation targeting framework
March 5, 2020
Women in Capital Markets - Press Conference (Webcasts)
Economic Progress Report - Stephen S. Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, speaks before Women in Capital Markets (14:15 (Eastern Time) approx.)
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March 5, 2020
Women in Capital Markets - Speech (Webcasts)
Economic Progress Report - Stephen S. Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, speaks before Women in Capital Markets (13:00 (Eastern Time) approx.)
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March 5, 2020
Economic Progress Report: We All Have Work to Do
Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses the Bank’s latest interest rate announcement as well as Canada’s labour market—an important source of economic resilience.
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Press,
Speeches and appearances,
Remarks
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Financial system,
Financial stability,
Monetary policy,
Economy/Economic growth,
Inflation,
Inflation targeting framework
March 4, 2020
Bank of Canada lowers overnight rate target to 1 ¼ percent
The Bank of Canada today lowered its target for the overnight rate by 50 basis points to 1 ¼ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 ½ percent and the deposit rate is 1 percent.
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March 3, 2020
Statement of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
We, G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, are closely monitoring the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its impact on markets and economic conditions.
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Press releases
February 25, 2020
Exploring new ways to pay
Deputy Governor Timothy Lane explains how the Bank of Canada is preparing for a future where Canadians may need a digital currency issued by their central bank.
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Press,
Speeches and appearances,
Speech summaries
Subject(s):
Currency,
Bank notes,
Digital currency,
Financial system,
Fintech