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26 July 2017 Bank of Canada publishes its 2018 schedule for policy interest rate announcements and the release of the Monetary Policy Report
The Bank of Canada today published its 2018 schedule for policy interest rate announcements and the release of the quarterly Monetary Policy Report.19 July 2017 Bank of Canada recognizes RCMP’s Integrated Counterfeit Enforcement Team with Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence
The Bank of Canada today presented the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Integrated Counterfeit Enforcement Team (ICET), C Division (Quebec), with the 2017 Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence.12 July 2017 Monetary Policy Report Press Conference Opening Statement
Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses key issues involved in the Governing Council’s deliberations about the policy rate decision and the MPR.Media Advisories
12 July 2017 Bank of Canada interest rate announcement and release of the Monetary Policy Report
On Wednesday, July 12, 2017, the Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate. A press release will provide a brief explanation of the decision. The Bank will also publish its quarterly Monetary Policy Report (MPR) at the same time as the rate decision.30 June 2017 The Bank of Canada releases the summer issues of the Business Outlook Survey and the Senior Loan Officer Survey
The summer issues of the Business Outlook Survey and the Senior Loan Officer Survey will be released on Friday, June 30, 2017.28 June 2017 Speech by Lynn Patterson, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada
On Wednesday, June 28, 2017, Deputy Governor Lynn Patterson of the Bank of Canada will speak before the CFA Society Calgary.Digital Currencies and Fintech
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12 July 2017 Interview with CTV National News
Stephen S. Poloz, Governor of the Bank of CanadaArchived interview with CTV National News
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12 July 2017 Monetary Policy Report - Press Conference (Webcasts) - July 2017
Release of the Monetary Policy Report - Press conference by Governor Stephen S. Poloz and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins. (11:15 (ET) approx.).
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