Why asking rents have surged in Canada since 2021 Sparks at Bank article Benjamin Straus Renting has become significantly more expensive in Canada in recent years. Asking rents—those advertised for vacant units—rose sharply as demand grew faster than supply. As tenants move and sign new leases, changes in asking rents gradually spread to the average rents captured in the consumer price index. Content Type(s): Staff research, Sparks at Bank article Research Theme(s): Monetary policy, Inflation dynamics and pressures, Real economy and forecasting, Structural challenges, Demographics and labour supply
September 29, 2026 Fireside Chat: Toni Gravelle, Deputy Governor Bloomberg Canadian Finance Conference New York, NY Content Type(s): Upcoming events
September 25, 2026 CFIF Meeting (September 28, 2026) Content Type(s): Meetings Source(s): Canadian Fixed-Income Forum
September 25, 2026 Financial stability indicators Get quarterly data for the indicators we use to track the evolution of the financial stability of the Canadian economy.
The budget pressures faced by different households since 2020 Sparks at Bank article Yaz Terajima Although inflation has come down from pandemic highs, many households are still feeling the effects of higher prices. Between 2020 and 2025, younger and lower-income households generally saw spending outpace income gains while older and higher-income households fared better. Together, these differing experiences meant income gains for the average household kept up with higher spending. Content Type(s): Staff research, Sparks at Bank article Research Theme(s): Monetary policy, Inflation dynamics and pressures
September 24, 2026 Global trade is changing how the Canadian economy works International trade benefits the Canadian economy, but changes to our trade relationships are now forcing businesses to adjust to a new reality. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
September 23, 2026 Bank of Canada Media Interview – CBC North Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, will give a live interview to CBC radio’s Trail’s End. Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
September 22, 2026 Upcoming events on payments and regulatory oversight Explore upcoming events and outreach activities related to retail payments, stablecoins and consumer-driven banking.
September 22, 2026 Methods-of-Payment Survey The Bank of Canada surveys Canadian consumers to get a better understanding of how they pay for goods and services.
September 21, 2026 Bank of Canada Media Interview – The Chronicle Herald Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, gave an interview to The Chronicle Herald. Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories