September 30, 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation National holiday Content Type(s): Upcoming events
September 16, 2026 Publication: Summary of Deliberations 13:30 (ET) A summary of monetary policy deliberations by the Governing Council for the policy decision that was announced two weeks earlier. Content Type(s): Upcoming events
September 2, 2026 Interest Rate Announcement 09:45 (ET) On eight scheduled dates each year, the Bank of Canada announces the setting for the overnight rate target in a press release explaining the factors behind the decision. Content Type(s): Upcoming events
August 21, 2026 Release: Senior Loan Officer Survey The Senior Loan Officer Survey collects information on the business-lending practices of Canadian financial institutions. Content Type(s): Upcoming events
August 3, 2026 Governing Council and Senior Management The Governing Council is the policy-making body of the Bank. It consists of the Governor, Senior Deputy Governor, and four Deputy Governors. It is responsible for monetary policy, decisions aimed at promoting a sound and stable financial system, and the strategic direction of the Bank.
August 3, 2026 Civic Holiday Provincial holiday: Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Ontario Content Type(s): Upcoming events
July 31, 2026 The Bank of Canada’s settlement account policies for Payments Canada payment systems Read about the policies for Lynx, the Automated Clearing Settlement System and Real-Time Rail, and learn how to apply for a settlement account for these payment systems.