October 29, 2025 Monetary Policy Report—October 2025—Projections Economic growth in Canada is projected to strengthen from around 0.75% in the second half of 2025, with annual growth averaging 1.4% over 2026 and 2027. Inflation is expected to remain around 2% over the projection horizon.
April 30, 2018 Research Update - April 2018 This monthly newsletter features the latest research publications by Bank of Canada economists including external publications and working papers published on the Bank of Canada’s website. Content Type(s): Staff research, Research newsletters
An Overview of the Indigenous Economy in Canada Staff discussion paper 2023-25 Alex Chernoff, Calista Cheung Several measures suggest economic outcomes have improved for Indigenous Peoples in recent decades. Yet, institutional settings and gaps in infrastructure and financing continue to hinder their economic progress. Recent efforts have helped address some data gaps, and new institutions are helping Indigenous communities to overcome historic barriers to growth. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers JEL Code(s): E, E0, E01, E02, N, N4, N41, N42, O, O4, O43, P, P4, P48 Research Theme(s): Monetary policy, Real economy and forecasting, Structural challenges, Demographics and labour supply
April 29, 2026 Monetary Policy Report—April 2026—Canadian economy—Current conditions The Canadian economy is expected to have grown modestly in early 2026. After being close to 2% for more than a year, inflation increased in March as the war in the Middle East pushed up oil prices. Inflation is expected to rise further in April.
February 1, 2024 Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Opening statement Tiff Macklem House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Ottawa, Ontario Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
January 28, 2026 Monetary Policy Report—January 2026—Canadian economy—Current conditions The Canadian economy continues to evolve as expected. Average quarterly growth was subdued in 2025, weighed down by US tariffs and slowing population growth. CPI inflation remains near the 2% target.
January 30, 2008 Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology Opening statement Paul Jenkins House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology To begin, as a little background I would like to quickly review the framework within which we conduct Canada's monetary policy. The Bank of Canada Act calls on us to mitigate "fluctuations in the general level of production, trade, prices and employment, so far as may be possible within the scope of monetary action, and generally to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canada." Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
January 28, 2026 Monetary Policy Report—January 2026—Projections The outlook for the Canadian economy is evolving largely as anticipated. Economic growth is expected to average around 1¼% over the projection horizon, and inflation remains near 2%.
March 26, 2025 Summary of Governing Council deliberations: Fixed announcement date of March 12, 2025 This is an account of the deliberations of the Bank of Canada’s Governing Council leading to the monetary policy decision on March 12, 2025. Content Type(s): Publications, Summary of deliberations