When is the next BoC rate decision?

28 October 2026, according to the schedule published by the Bank of Canada.

What is the current policy interest rate?

2.25%, in effect since 2 September 2026.

Does this page forecast the decision?

No. We list official dates and published decisions only, with a link to each source. We don’t publish forecasts or market expectations.

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Bank of Canada: rate decisions and meeting dates

The Bank of Canada announces its policy interest rate on eight fixed dates a year; a change takes effect the day after. It has held the rate at 2.25% at every 2026 announcement so far.

Next rate decision

28 October 2026

2026-10-28 · In 33 days

09:45 ET · 17:45 GST

At a glance

Policy interest rate: 2.25% · since 2 September 2026 · source
Announcement time: 09:45 ET · 17:45 GST
Currency: CAD

Rates as published at the date shown. Announcement time also shown in Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4).

Meeting dates, 2026

Decision day	Weekday	Status	Outcome
2026-01-28	Wednesday	Held	2.25% · Held
2026-03-18	Wednesday	Held	2.25% · Held
2026-04-29	Wednesday	Held	2.25% · Held
2026-06-10	Wednesday	Held	2.25% · Held
2026-07-15	Wednesday	Held	2.25% · Held
2026-09-02	Wednesday	Held	2.25% · Held
2026-10-28	Wednesday	Scheduled
2026-12-09	Wednesday	Scheduled

Meeting dates, 2027

Decision day	Weekday	Status
2027-01-27	Wednesday	Scheduled
2027-03-03	Wednesday	Scheduled
2027-04-28	Wednesday	Scheduled
2027-06-02	Wednesday	Scheduled
2027-07-21	Wednesday	Scheduled
2027-09-08	Wednesday	Scheduled
2027-10-27	Wednesday	Scheduled
2027-12-08	Wednesday	Scheduled

Last checked 25 September 2026 against Bank of Canada.

Recent decisions

Date	Decision	Policy interest rate	Source
2026-09-02	Held	2.25%	Official release
2026-07-15	Held	2.25%	Official release
2026-06-10	Held	2.25%	Official release
2026-04-29	Held	2.25%	Official release
2026-03-18	Held	2.25%	Official release
2026-01-28	Held	2.25%	Official release
2025-10-29	Cut 25 bp	2.25%	Official release

Last checked 25 September 2026 against Bank of Canada.

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Questions

When is the next BoC rate decision?: 28 October 2026, according to the schedule published by the Bank of Canada.
What is the current policy interest rate?: 2.25%, in effect since 2 September 2026.
Does this page forecast the decision?: No. We list official dates and published decisions only, with a link to each source. We don’t publish forecasts or market expectations.

Sources and notices

Dates and figures come from the official publishers linked on this page, entered and checked by the Trillioni Pay team. No forecasts or consensus estimates are shown. Information only, not investment advice.

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