News

• September 24, 2026

  Global trade is changing how the Canadian economy works

  

  International trade benefits the Canadian economy, but changes to our trade relationships are now forcing businesses to adjust to a new reality.

  Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
• September 21, 2026

  Navigating uncertainty and adapting to change

  Remarks Tiff Macklem Halifax Partnership Halifax, Nova Scotia

  Governor Tiff Macklem discusses how Canadian businesses and households have adapted to structural forces. He then explores how a re-escalation in trade tensions and high energy prices are shifting risks and considers the implications for monetary policy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economic models, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation
• September 18, 2026

  The AI transformation

  

  Artificial intelligence is changing how much we produce and what work humans do. But we don’t yet know all the ways AI will affect the economy.

  Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth
• September 10, 2026

  Bank of Canada Board launches process to fill external Deputy Governor position

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada has initiated a recruitment process to fill the external Deputy Governor position left vacant by the appointment of Nicolas Vincent as a full-time Deputy Governor.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• September 3, 2026

  Bank of Canada unveils new vertical $20 bank note

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, and the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), joined Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem today at an event to unveil Canada’s new vertical $20 bank note featuring a portrait of His Majesty King Charles III.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• September 2, 2026

  Bank of Canada maintains the policy rate at 2¼%

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• September 2, 2026

  Monetary Policy Decision Press Conference Opening Statement

  Opening statement Tiff Macklem Ottawa, Ontario

  Governor Tiff Macklem discusses key issues involved in the Governing Council’s deliberations about the monetary policy decision.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• August 19, 2026

  Bank of Canada recognizes RCMP constable with award for counterfeit deterrence

  The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce the recipient of its 2026 Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence.

  Content Type(s): Press, Announcements
• July 31, 2026

  Bank of Canada response to Canadian Labour Congress President

  Yesterday, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem wrote the following response to a published statement and letter from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, regarding the ongoing labour dispute involving the Bank and the union representing its Security Officers.

  Content Type(s): Press, Announcements
• July 31, 2026

  G7 2026 Cross-Border Coordination Exercise (CBCE)

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The G7 Cyber Expert Group (CEG) successfully concluded its 2026 Cross-border coordination exercise (CBCE) on May 18, 2026. This exercise demonstrates the Group’s ongoing commitment to strengthening cyber resilience across the G7 financial sector.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases