monetary
Central Bank Policy Rate
Bank of Canada overnight rate target / equivalent for other countries
🇨🇦 Canada
1.37%▲ 1.25
As of 2026-02-17
🇺🇸 United States
2.22%▲ 3.53
As of 2026-01-01
Historical Comparison
- Canada
- United States
Why it matters
The BoC's primary tool to control inflation and support employment.
Frequency: daily
Units: percent
Seasonal adj.: N/A
Importance: 10/10