May 26, 2010 Lender of last resort The Bank of Canada, as Canada's central bank, is the ultimate source of liquid funds to the financial system. Learn about this role, known as “lender of last resort".
June 4, 2014 Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
September 4, 2019 Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¾ percent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 percent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ percent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
June 5, 2024 Bank of Canada reduces policy rate by 25 basis points Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate to 4¾%, with the Bank Rate at 5% and the deposit rate at 4¾%. The Bank is continuing its policy of balance sheet normalization. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
September 2, 1999 Year 2000 and Contingency Arrangements for the Provision of Liquidity by the Bank of Canada Media Relations The financial sector is a crucial part of the Canadian economy and is well prepared for the year 2000. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
December 5, 2018 Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¾ per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 per cent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
November 13, 2018 Capital Flows in Advanced Economies This conference examines the latest empirical and theoretical research surrounding capital flows for financial stability in advanced economies. The volatility and large size of capital flows has led to an international policy debate about their financial stability implications for advanced economies as well as potential ramifications for emerging economies. Content Type(s): Conferences and workshops
October 27, 1998 Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Opening statement Gordon Thiessen House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to appear before you today as part of your study of the Task Force Report on the Future of the Canadian Financial Services Sector. Perhaps it might be helpful if I were to start by clarifying the Bank of Canada’s role in this area. The Bank has no formal responsibility […] Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
May 22, 2026 Quarterly Financial Report - First Quarter 2026 Quarterly Financial Report - First Quarter 2026 - For the period ended March 31, 2026 Content Type(s): Publications, Quarterly Financial Report