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The Bank of Canada is the nation’s central bank. We are not a commercial bank and do not offer banking services to the public. Rather, we have responsibilities for Canada’s monetary policy, bank notes, financial system, and funds management.

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Blog -144 days ago
Conference on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Economics, Finance, and Central Banking
European Central Bank, Bank of Canada, Bank of England, Banco de España, Banque de France, and Banca d'Italia are organizing the Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Economics, Finance, and Central Banking, to be held on March 22 and 23, 2027
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Blog -60 days ago
Boxing Day
National holiday
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Blog -57 days ago
Christmas Day
National holiday
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Blog -55 days ago
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.
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Blog -41 days ago
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.
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Blog -12 days ago
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.
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Blog -11 days ago
Release: Market Participants Survey
10:30 (ET) The Market Participants Survey is conducted quarterly. Bank of Canada staff reach out to a diverse set of participants in financial markets to gather their views on key macroeconomic and financial variables as well as on monetary policy.
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Blog 1 day ago
Interest Rate Announcement and Monetary Policy Report
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. Four times a year, Governing Council presents the Monetary Policy Report: t
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Blog 10 days ago
Release: Business Outlook Survey and Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations
11:30 (ET) The Business Outlook Survey is a summary of interviews conducted by the Bank's regional offices with business leaders from about 100 firms, selected in accordance with the composition of Canada's gross domestic product. The Canadian Survey of C
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News bankofcanada 22 days ago
Demographic changes are reshaping the Canadian economy
Canada's population is aging and fewer immigrants are arriving. Our workforce is shrinking. It's changing what people produce and consume. Read why demographics matter for monetary policy.
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