Bank of Canada Decisions & Interest Rates

Jan. 22, 2020

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: January 22, 2020

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: January 22, 2020

The Bank of Canada holds at 1.75% on January 22, 2020. The Bank is testing whether the slowdown will last.

The decision at a glance

Policy measure Announcement
Overnight target 1.75%
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Dec. 4, 2019

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: December 4, 2019

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: December 4, 2019

The Bank of Canada holds at 1.75% on December 4, 2019. A steady Canadian economy faces an unsettled world.

The decision at a glance

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Policy measure Announcement
Overnight target 1.75%
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Oct. 30, 2019

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: October 30, 2019

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: October 30, 2019

The Bank of Canada holds at 1.75% on October 30, 2019. Domestic resilience is being tested.

The decision at a glance

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Policy measure Announcement
Overnight target 1.75%
Change No change
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Sept. 4, 2019

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: September 4, 2019

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: September 4, 2019

The Bank of Canada holds at 1.75% on September 4, 2019. Strong spring growth comes with important qualifications.

The decision at a glance

Policy measure Announcement
Overnight target 1.75%
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July 10, 2019

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: July 10, 2019

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: July 10, 2019

The Bank of Canada holds at 1.75% on July 10, 2019. A stronger quarter does not settle the outlook.

The decision at a glance

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Policy measure Announcement
Overnight target 1.75%
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May 29, 2019

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: May 29, 2019

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: May 29, 2019

The Bank of Canada holds at 1.75% on May 29, 2019. Early signs of recovery meet fresh trade risks.

The decision at a glance

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Policy measure Announcement
Overnight target 1.75%
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April 24, 2019

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: April 24, 2019

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: April 24, 2019

The Bank of Canada holds at 1.75% on April 24, 2019. A weaker first half calls for patience.

The decision at a glance

Policy measure Announcement
Overnight target 1.75%
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March 6, 2019

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: March 6, 2019

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: March 6, 2019

The Bank of Canada holds at 1.75% on March 6, 2019. The slowdown is broader than expected.

The decision at a glance

Policy measure Announcement
Overnight target 1.75%
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Jan. 9, 2019

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: January 9, 2019

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: January 9, 2019

The Bank of Canada holds at 1.75% on January 9, 2019. The oil shock changes the growth outlook.

The decision at a glance

Policy measure Announcement
Overnight target 1.75%
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Dec. 5, 2018

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: December 5, 2018

Bank of Canada Holds at 1.75%: December 5, 2018

The Bank of Canada holds at 1.75% on December 5, 2018. A fresh oil-price shock interrupts the tightening outlook.

The decision at a glance

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Policy measure Announcement
Overnight target 1.75%
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