March 4, 2020 Bank of Canada lowers overnight rate target to 1 ¼ percent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario 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. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
March 3, 2020 Statement of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Media Relations 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. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
February 25, 2020 Exploring new ways to pay Speech summary Timothy Lane CFA Montreal FinTech RDV 2020 Montréal, Quebec 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. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrencies, Digital currencies and fintech
February 25, 2020 Money and Payments in the Digital Age Remarks Timothy Lane CFA Montréal FinTech RDV2020 Montréal, Quebec 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. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Cryptoassets, Cryptocurrencies, Digital currencies and fintech
February 19, 2020 Bank of Canada Announces Scholarship Recipients Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce the 2019-2020 recipients of its scholarship awards for women, Indigenous students and students with disabilities. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): Scholarship awards
February 18, 2020 Bank of Canada to begin publishing Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average in June Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada will take over the responsibility for publishing the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (CORRA), effective Monday, June 15, 2020. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): Canadian Alternative Reference Rate Working Group
February 12, 2020 Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence The call for nominations is open until April 16, 2020. Content Type(s): Press, Announcements
February 10, 2020 University of British Columbia crowned National Champion of The Governor’s Challenge Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The University of British Columbia has won the Bank of Canada’s fifth annual Governor’s Challenge, a national student competition in which teams simulate the role of advisor to the Bank’s Governing Council. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): The Governor's Challenge
February 5, 2020 Securing prosperity is up to all of us Speech summary Carolyn A. Wilkins Economic Club of Canada Toronto, Ontario Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins explains that Canada is well-positioned to secure prosperity and avoid a long period of slow growth if we take the right steps. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Research Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Fiscal policy, Interest rates, International topics, Monetary policy framework, Potential output, Productivity