Canada's official numbers, in charts that update themselves.
Canada by the Numbers explains Canada's big issues through official statistics. It is an independent project, not a Government of Canada website.
Bank of Canada policy interest rate
The Bank of Canada's policy rate was 2.50% on November 12, 2026.
Target for the overnight rate, %, on business days
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