
The Bank of Canada raises to 1.00% on April 13, 2022. The 50-basis-point increase moves the announced target from 0.50%. A half-point increase is paired with a shrinking balance sheet. The new target takes effect on April 14, 2022.

The Bank of Canada raises to 1.00% on April 13, 2022. The 50-basis-point increase moves the announced target from 0.50%. A half-point increase is paired with a shrinking balance sheet. The new target takes effect on April 14, 2022.

The Bank of Canada raises to 0.50% on March 2, 2022. The 25-basis-point increase moves the announced target from 0.25%. The first increase meets a new inflation shock. The new target takes effect on March 3, 2022.

The Bank of Canada holds at 0.25% on January 26, 2022. The low-rate commitment ends, even though the rate holds.
| Policy measure | Announcement |
|---|---|
| Overnight target | 0.25% |
| … |

The Bank of Canada holds at 0.25% on December 8, 2021. Omicron adds uncertainty to a stronger economy.
| Policy measure | Announcement |
|---|---|
| Overnight target | 0.25% |
| Change | … |

The Bank of Canada holds at 0.25% on October 27, 2021. Bond buying ends as inflation looks more persistent.
| Policy measure | Announcement |
|---|---|
| Overnight target | 0.25% |
| Change | …

The Bank of Canada holds at 0.25% on September 8, 2021. Weak exports interrupt growth despite stronger domestic spending.
| Policy measure | Announcement |
|---|---|
| Overnight target | 0.25% |
| Change | …

The Bank of Canada holds at 0.25% on July 14, 2021. Recovery advances, but supply bottlenecks lift prices.
| Policy measure | Announcement |
|---|---|
| Overnight target | 0.25% |
| Change | … |

The Bank of Canada holds at 0.25% on June 9, 2021. Reopening optimism meets a still-incomplete jobs recovery.
| Policy measure | Announcement |
|---|---|
| Overnight target | 0.25% |
| Change | … |

The Bank of Canada holds at 0.25% on April 21, 2021. A stronger forecast brings less new bond buying.
| Policy measure | Announcement |
|---|---|
| Overnight target | 0.25% |
| Change | …

The Bank of Canada holds at 0.25% on March 10, 2021. The economy proves more resilient to restrictions.
| Policy measure | Announcement |
|---|---|
| Overnight target | 0.25% |
| Change | … |