Upcoming Events

More detailed information for most events is made available in a media advisory published approximately 3 business days prior to the event. These can be found in the Media advisories section of the website. Times posted are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted, and are in 24-hour clock notation.

See also: Bank of Canada Holiday Schedule

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Press Release: Bank of Canada publishes its 2021 schedule for policy interest rate announcements and other major publications

 

September 9, 2020

Interest Rate Announcement

On eight scheduled dates each year, the Bank of Canada issues a press release announcing its decision for the overnight rate target, together with a short explanation of the factors influencing the decision.
Content Type(s): Upcoming events
September 10, 2020

Speech: Tiff Macklem, Governor

12:30 (ET)
Remarks will be published on the Bank’s website at 12:30 (ET). Live audio and video webcasts of the speech will be available on the Bank’s website. There will be a press conference following this event.
Content Type(s): Upcoming events
October 19, 2020

Release: Business Outlook Survey & Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations

10:30 (ET)
The Business Outlook Survey is a summary of interviews conducted by the Bank's regional offices with the senior management of about 100 firms, selected in accordance with the composition of Canada's gross domestic product. The Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations is a quarterly survey aimed at measuring household views of inflation, the labour market and household finances, as well as topical issues of interest to the Bank of Canada.
Content Type(s): Upcoming events
October 28, 2020

Interest Rate Announcement & Monetary Policy Report

On eight scheduled dates each year, the Bank of Canada issues a press release announcing its decision for the overnight rate target, together with a short explanation of the factors influencing the decision. Four times a year, the Bank of Canada’s Governing Council presents the Bank’s base-case projection for inflation and growth in the Canadian economy, and its assessment of risks.
Content Type(s): Upcoming events
December 9, 2020

Interest Rate Announcement

On eight scheduled dates each year, the Bank of Canada issues a press release announcing its decision for the overnight rate target, together with a short explanation of the factors influencing the decision.
Content Type(s): Upcoming events