Canada’s Central Bank has published the dates for its 2027 policy announcements, quarterly Monetary Policy Reports, major surveys, and Financial Stability Report, while reaffirming the remaining announcement dates for 2026.
The Bank of Canada has published its calendar of major monetary policy announcements and economic publications for 2027, providing financial markets, businesses, and households with advance notice of key decision dates. The Bank also confirmed that its remaining policy interest rate announcement dates for 2026 remain unchanged.
For 2027, the Bank is scheduled to announce policy interest rate decisions on:
- January 27
- March 3
- April 28
- June 2
- July 21
- September 8
- October 27
- December 8
As in previous years, the Bank’s Monetary Policy Report (MPR) will accompany the January, April, July, and October interest rate decisions, offering updated forecasts for inflation, economic growth, and the broader outlook. The central bank also reaffirmed its remaining 2026 policy announcement dates:
- September 2
- October 28
- December 9
Beyond monetary policy decisions, the Bank released the 2027 publication schedule for two closely watched quarterly surveys: the Business Outlook Survey and the Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations. These reports will be published on January 18, April 19, July 12, and October 18 2027.
In addition, the Financial Stability Report, which examines risks facing Canada’s financial system, is scheduled for publication on May 18, 2027. The publication of the schedule is an annual administrative step designed to improve transparency and help market participants, economists, businesses, and the public prepare for the Bank’s major communications throughout the year. It follows the Bank’s most recent policy decision earlier this month, when it left its benchmark overnight interest rate unchanged at 2.25%.
Key Takeaways
- The Bank of Canada has published its full 2027 schedule for interest rate announcements.
- Eight policy rate decisions are planned during 2027.
- Monetary Policy Reports will accompany the January, April, July, and October decisions.
- Quarterly Business Outlook Survey and Consumer Expectations Survey release dates have also been announced.
- The 2027 Financial Stability Report is scheduled for May 18.
- The Bank confirmed that its remaining 2026 interest rate announcement dates are unchanged.
Sources
- Bank of Canada – Official press release: Bank of Canada publishes its 2027 schedule for policy interest rate announcements and other major publications
