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The official account of Canada’s central bank. Promoting your economic and financial welfare. Working to keep inflation low.

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🎥 ICYMI: In his speech, Deputy Governor Nicolas Vincent talked about why productivity growth is important for everybody and how it boosts the economy.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3X8EEDC

#cdnecon #economy
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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When we make changes to our policy interest rate, it can affect you in a few key ways:

🚗What you pay on loans or mortgages
💼Job opportunities
🛒the price of everyday goods.

Check out our explainer to see how it all connects: https://bit.ly/3LWi9zj

#cdnecon #economy
November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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🎙️Deputy Governor Nicolas Vincent gave an interview to @jeromelandry.bsky.social, @katt-g.bsky.social and Jonathan Trudeau of @fm93.com

https://bit.ly/4p0GQsY

#cdnecon #economy
Bank of Canada Media Interview – FM93 in Quebec City
Nicolas Vincent, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, will give a live interview in Quebec City to the FM93 show Trudeau-Landry.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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In his speech before ASDEQ and CFA Quebec, Deputy Governor Nicolas Vincent talks about why productivity growth is important for everybody.

Strengthening our productivity means we can seize opportunities in a constantly changing world.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4oMklrD
November 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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🔴 Tune in LIVE to catch Deputy Governor Nicolas Vincent speech before the Association des économistes québécois and CFA Quebec

https://bit.ly/3KbSVwp

#cdnecon #economy
Speech: Association des économistes québécois (ASDEQ) and CFA Québec
Toward a virtuous circle for productivity — External Deputy Governor Nicolas Vincent speaks before the Association des économistes québécois (ASDEQ) and CFA Québec (12:45 (ET) approx.).
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November 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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More #productivity = more goods and services from the same resources.   
  
This means better living standards and a strong economy.  
 
Our new article breaks down why it’s important, and how we support productivity growth.  

https://bit.ly/3Kayu2X
  
#economy #cdnecon   
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Do you know who’s working behind the scenes to protect your money and keep Canada’s financial system safe? 🛡️💰

This #FLM2025, get to know our partners at OSFI, @cdicsadc.bsky.social, FCAC, and the Department of Finance.

https://bit.ly/3LChjYF

#cdnecon #economy
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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What influences the cost of food?  

There are four key factors. 

⚡ Energy prices 
🌧️ Weather conditions  
🛠️ Labour costs 
💱 Exchange rates 

Explore them in this article: https://bit.ly/3LFfxpB

#cdnecon #KnowYourEconomy 
November 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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📌 On November 19, Deputy Governor Nicolas Vincent will deliver a speech before Association des économistes québécois and CFA Quebec

More details: https://bit.ly/4i4elIq

#cdnecon #economy
November 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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We've released the summary of deliberations for our October 29 interest rate decision.

👉 Here’s how our decision was made: https://bit.ly/4qUveZV

#transparency #cdnecon #economy
November 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Featured on our $20 note, the Canadian National Vimy Memorial honours Canadians who served in the First World War.

Our next $20 note, set for early 2027, will continue to depict this important piece of history.

https://bit.ly/43qnfdg

#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay
November 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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What is inflation? 
 
Inflation is the overall increase in prices over time. 
 
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November 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Tune in at 2 p.m. (ET) to catch professor Susan Athey from Stanford deliver our annual John Kuszczak Memorial Lecture with opening remarks by Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki

https://bit.ly/3WL6Wnw

#cdnecon
November 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Governor Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Rogers will appear before the Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy.

More info: https://bit.ly/3LoYxDQ

#cdnecon #economy
Parliamentary Appearance by the Governor and the Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, Tiff Macklem, will appear before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy. He will be accompanied by Senior...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Governor Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Rogers will appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance.

More info: https://bit.ly/47IzZ06

#cdnecon #economy
Parliamentary Appearance by the Governor and the Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, Tiff Macklem, will appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. He will be accompanied by Senior Deputy Governo...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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November is here — it’s the perfect time to brush up on your #FinancialLiteracy! 💰💡

Follow @bankofcanadamuseum.ca and Financial Consumer Agency of Canada for
📚resources,
💡tips, and
💻interactive activities.

https://bit.ly/490Dlhb

#FLM2025 #FinancialLiteracyMonth #FinancialEducation
November 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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#Tariffs raise the price of imports.

They also cut demand for a tariffed country’s exports, slowing its economy. But retaliatory tariffs can put upward pressure on prices.

Because tariffs can pull inflation up and down, they are challenging for #MonetaryPolicy.

Learn more: bit.ly/47vomJF
October 31, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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ICYMI: US trade and uncertainty have weakened the economy. We see the current policy rate is roughly at the right level to keep inflation close to our 2% target while helping the economy through this period of structural adjustment.

👉 Read Governor Macklem’s statement: bit.ly/43CZdLV

#cdnecon
October 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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We lowered the policy interest rate to 2.25%. We see that the current policy rate is about at the right level to keep inflation close to the 2% target while helping the economy through this period of structural adjustment.

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#InterestRates #cdnecon #economy
October 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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We have lowered our policy interest rate to 2.25%.

Learn more: bit.ly/47sW82f

#economy #cdnecon
October 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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📣 Our Monetary Policy Report is out!

Explore key #economy and inflation trends in our quick video.

🔗 Check out the full report: bit.ly/48MPN46

#cdnecon #EconomicTrends
October 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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🔴 WATCH LIVE

Tune in as Governor Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Rogers take questions from the media following the release of our interest rate decision and most recent outlook for the #economy.

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#economy #cdnecon
October 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Bank of Canada lowers policy rate to 2¼%

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#economy #cdnecon
Rate announcement to come at 9:45 (ET)
Automatically view the rate announcement the moment it is published.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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⏰ Happening soon.

Our next interest rate decision is happening today at 9:45 AM (ET).

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#economy #cdnecon
Bank of Canada interest rate announcement and release of the Monetary Policy Report
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 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...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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October 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM