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February 12, 2020
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Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence
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Press,
Announcements
February 10, 2020
University of British Columbia crowned National Champion of The Governor’s Challenge
The University of British Columbia has won the Bank of Canada’s fifth annual Governor’s Challenge, a national student competition in which teams simulate the role of advisor to the Bank’s Governing Council.
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Press,
Press Releases
February 5, 2020
Securing prosperity is up to all of us
Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins explains that Canada is well-positioned to secure prosperity and avoid a long period of slow growth if we take the right steps.
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Press,
Speeches
Topic(s):
Business fluctuations and cycles,
Fiscal Policy,
Interest rates,
International topics,
Monetary policy framework,
Potential output,
Productivity
February 5, 2020
Securing long-term prosperity is up to all of us, Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins says
In remarks to the Economic Club of Canada, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins said aging populations and weak productivity gains are holding back prospects in many advanced economies, including Canada’s.
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Press,
Press Releases
January 30, 2020
How vulnerabilities like debt can affect interest rates
Deputy Governor Paul Beaudry explains to students at Laval University why financial vulnerabilities—such as household debt—are important for the Bank of Canada when it sets interest rates.
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Press,
Speeches
Topic(s):
Central bank research,
Credit risk management,
Financial stability,
Inflation targets,
Interest rates,
Monetary Policy,
Monetary policy framework,
Monetary policy implementation
Canadian dollar
Schedule of Key Interest Rate Announcements and Monetary Policy Report
Eight times a year, the Bank announces its decision on the setting of its key policy interest rate.
Market Notices
September 10, 2019
Debt Management Strategy Consultations – 2020-21
Upcoming Events
- February 25, 2020
Speech – Timothy Lane, Deputy Governor
- March 4, 2020
Media Lock-up - Interest Rate Announcement
- March 4, 2020
Press Release - Interest Rate Announcement
- March 5, 2020
Speech – Stephen S. Poloz, Governor
- April 6, 2020
Publication - Business Outlook Survey