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
Release: Senior Loan Officer Survey
10:30 (ET)
The Senior Loan Officer Survey collects information on the business-lending practices of Canadian financial institutions.
Family Day
Speech: Tiff Macklem, Governor
12:30 (ET)
By videoconference
Interest Rate Announcement
10:00 (ET)
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.
Speech: Lawrence Schembri, Deputy Governor
13:30 (ET)
By videoconference
Speech: Toni Gravelle, Deputy Governor
13:15 (ET)
By videoconference
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 business leaders from about 100 firms, selected in accordance with the composition of Canada's gross domestic product. The Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations (CSCE) 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.
Interest Rate Announcement & Monetary Policy Report
10:00 (ET)
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.
Press Conference: Monetary Policy Report
The Governor holds a press conference to discuss the contents of the Report.
Release: Senior Loan Officer Survey
10:30 (ET)
The Senior Loan Officer Survey collects information on the business-lending practices of Canadian financial institutions.
Press Conference: Financial System Review
The Governor holds a press conference to discuss the contents of the Review. A detailed review of developments in the financial system and an analysis of policy directions in the financial sector.
Interest Rate Announcement
10:00 (ET)
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.
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 business leaders from about 100 firms, selected in accordance with the composition of Canada's gross domestic product. The Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations (CSCE) 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.
Interest Rate Announcement & Monetary Policy Report
10:00 (ET)
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.
Press Conference: Monetary Policy Report
The Governor holds a press conference to discuss the contents of the Report.
Civic Holiday
Release: Senior Loan Officer Survey
10:30 (ET)
The Senior Loan Officer Survey collects information on the business-lending practices of Canadian financial institutions.
Interest Rate Announcement
10:00
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.