Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement

OTTAWA, Oct. 18, 2012 /CNW/ - On Tuesday, 23 October 2012, the Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate. A press release will provide a brief explanation of the decision.

Time: 09:00 (Eastern Time)
   
Lock-up: At 08:00 (ET), journalists are invited to review the press release, under embargo at the Bank's head office in Ottawa. The embargo will be lifted at 09:00 (ET). (Please use the East Tower entrance at 245 Sparks Street and have your press card with you.) 
   
  For security reasons, those wishing to attend the lock-up must confirm by calling Jeremy Harrison at 613 782-8782 before noon on Monday, 22 October.    
   
Distribution: The press release will be available:

  • at 09:00 (ET) on the Bank's website
  • between 09:00 and 10:00 (ET) on CNW Group
   
Press Conference: There is no briefing session or press conference for this event.
   
Webcast: There is no webcast for this event.
   
Note:
 For more information, please contact Jeremy Harrison at
613 782-8782 or jharrison@bankofcanada.ca.

 

 

SOURCE: Bank of Canada

For further information:

Jeremy Harrison at 613 782-8782 or jharrison@bankofcanada.ca.