Press Releases
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16 December 2014 Bank of Canada publishes results of consultation on bank note design principles
The Bank of Canada today published a summary of the comments it received in an online consultation on the principles guiding the design of the country’s bank notes. -
5 December 2014 Bank of Canada invites Canadians to propose design ideas for a bank note marking Canada’s 150th anniversary
The Bank of Canada is inviting Canadians to propose ideas for the design of a new bank note to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017. -
3 December 2014 Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent. -
8 November 2014 Bank of Canada announces signing of reciprocal 3-year Canadian- dollar/renminbi bilateral swap arrangement
The reciprocal currency swap arrangement is part of the initiative announced today by the Government of Canada to promote increased trade and investment between Canada and China. -
22 October 2014 Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent. -
8 October 2014 Bank of Canada invites Canadians to comment on bank note design principles
The Bank of Canada announced that it is inviting Canadians to comment on the principles that guide the design of the country’s bank notes.