November 2, 2026 Bank of Canada launches consultation on draft supervisory guidelines related to accreditation for consumer-driven banking The Bank of Canada is inviting feedback on draft supervisory guidelines related to accreditation that will support its supervision of participants in Canada’s Consumer-Driven Banking Framework. Content Type(s): Regulatory news
October 30, 2026 Safeguarding end-user funds: Self-assessment tool This self-assessment tool is a voluntary tool that payment service providers (PSPs) can use to assess whether they meet the Bank of Canada’s supervisory expectations for safeguarding end-user funds. Completion of the tool does not constitute the PSP demonstrating compliance with applicable requirements. Content Type(s): Retail payments materials, Supplementary materials Subject(s): Retail payments, Safeguarding end-user funds, Supervision
October 30, 2026 Consultation on draft supervisory guidelines for consumer-driven banking supervision We want to hear from you. Review our draft supervisory guidelines related to accreditation for consumer-driven banking and find out how to provide your feedback.
October 29, 2026 The John Kuszczak Memorial Lecture Bank of Canada’s Annual Economic Conference Ottawa, Ontario Content Type(s): Upcoming events
October 29, 2026 Bank of Canada Expands Access to Eligible Non-Primary Dealer Government Securities Distributors to Select Market Operations Today, the Bank of Canada announced that effective October 30, 2026, non-primary dealer government securities distributors (GSDs) of Government of Canada (GoC) securities may become eligible to participate in select market operations conducted by the Bank, provided they meet certain eligibility requirements. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
October 29, 2026 Non-primary dealer government securities distributor (GSD) eligibility Learn about the market operations available to eligible GSDs, the GSDs currently eligible, eligibility requirements, inquiry information and related notices.
October 29, 2026 Bank of Canada webcasts The John Kuszczak Memorial Lecture On Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Bank of Canada will host its annual economic conference. This year’s theme is “Global Financial Architecture in Transition: Navigating Currency Shifts, Debt Dynamics, and Digital Innovation”. Academics, policy-makers, private sector economists and representatives from policy think tanks will be among those in attendance. Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
October 29, 2026 2026 Bank of Canada Annual Economic Conference Conference held on October 29 and 30, 2026. Content Type(s): Conferences and workshops
October 28, 2026 Bank of Canada Media Interview – Bloomberg News Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, gave an interview to Erik Hertzberg of Bloomberg News. Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories