August 27, 2020 The imperative for public engagement Remarks (delivered virtually) Tiff Macklem Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Jackson Hole Symposium Jackson Hole, Wyoming Governor Tiff Macklem talks about the need for the Bank to be clear, relatable and understandable when it communicates with the public. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economic models, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation targeting framework
May 19, 2026 Bank of Canada Museum honours two Canadian educators for innovation in the classroom Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario Ethan McDonagh and Andrew Leong have won the Bank of Canada Museum’s 2026 Award for Excellence in Teaching Economics. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
March 27, 2020 Bank of Canada lowers overnight rate target to ¼ percent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today lowered its target for the overnight rate by 50 basis points to ¼ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly ½ percent and the deposit rate is ¼ percent. This unscheduled rate decision brings the policy rate to its effective lower bound and is intended to provide support to the Canadian financial system and the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
January 30, 2020 How vulnerabilities like debt can affect interest rates Speech summary Paul Beaudry Laval University Québec, Québec Deputy Governor Paul Beaudry explains to students at Laval University why financial vulnerabilities—such as household debt—are important for the Bank of Canada when it sets interest rates. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
June 3, 2020 Bank of Canada maintains target for the overnight rate, scales back some market operations as financial conditions improve Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly ½ percent and the deposit rate is ¼ percent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
January 27, 2009 Summary of Comments - 2009/10 Debt Strategy Consultations In November 2008, officials from the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada sought views from government securities distributors, institutional investors, and other interested parties on issues relating to the design and operation of the domestic Government of Canada debt program for the remainder of the current fiscal year, 2009/10, and over the medium term, including issuance related to the Insured Mortgage Purchase Program (IMPP).
August 13, 2025 Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence This award recognizes the efforts of individuals in the fields of counterfeit enforcement, crime prevention, and education.
April 20, 2026 Bank of Canada announces the appointment of two Deputy Governors Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Marc-André Gosselin and Nicolas Vincent as Deputy Governors, effective May 25 and August 3, 2026, respectively. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
June 20, 2017 Governor Poloz unveils new Bank of Canada Museum ahead of public opening on July 1, 2017 Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario Governor Stephen S. Poloz today welcomed special guests from the government, business and the tourism sectors for a preview of the Bank of Canada Museum, which is opening soon. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
November 16, 2021 Measuring changes to the labour market Speech summary Lawrence L. Schembri Canadian Association for Business Economics Toronto, Ontario Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri discusses how the Canadian labour market has changed during the pandemic. He explains why better tools to measure the health of the job market will help the Bank of Canada set monetary policy that supports the recovery. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economic models, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework