Bank of Canada rate decision: release dates and latest figure
The Bank of Canada announces its policy interest rate on eight fixed dates a year, published well in advance; a change takes effect the next day.
Next release
28 October 2026
· In 33 days
Latest figure
- Decision of 2 September 2026
- 2.25%
- Previous
- 2.25%
- Measure
- Policy interest rate
- Source
- Bank of Canada
Upcoming release dates
| Date | Weekday | Time | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 09:45 ET · 17:45 GST | — | Scheduled | |
| Wednesday | 09:45 ET · 18:45 GST | — | Scheduled | |
| Wednesday | 09:45 ET · 18:45 GST | — | Scheduled | |
| Wednesday | 09:45 ET · 18:45 GST | — | Scheduled | |
| Wednesday | 09:45 ET · 17:45 GST | — | Scheduled | |
| Wednesday | 09:45 ET · 17:45 GST | — | Scheduled | |
| Wednesday | 09:45 ET · 17:45 GST | — | Scheduled | |
| Wednesday | 09:45 ET · 17:45 GST | — | Scheduled | |
| Wednesday | 09:45 ET · 17:45 GST | — | Scheduled | |
| Wednesday | 09:45 ET · 18:45 GST | — | Scheduled |
Last checked against Bank of Canada.
Why it matters for cross-border payments
The policy rate anchors Canadian dollar interest rates and is a main driver of CAD against USD and EUR.
Exchange rates can move sharply in the minutes after a release. If you are converting a large amount, knowing when the figure lands helps you decide when to book it.
Related
Questions
- When is the next Bank of Canada rate decision release?
- 28 October 2026, at 09:45 ET · 17:45 GST. Dates come from Bank of Canada’s published schedule.
- What was the latest Bank of Canada rate decision figure?
- 2.25% after the decision of 2 September 2026.
- Do you show forecasts or consensus estimates?
- No. We show the official release dates and the published figures only, each linked to its source. Information only, not investment advice.
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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