Ottawa – On Tuesday, 25 October 2011, 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 (Eastern Time), 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, 24 October.
Distribution: The press release will be available:
- at 09:00 (ET) on the Bank's website
- between 09:00 and 10:00 (ET) via CNW Group
Press Conference: There is no briefing session or press conference for this event.
Webcast: There is no webcast for this event.
Note/Information: For more information, please contact Jeremy Harrison at 613 782-8782 or jharrison@bankofcanada.ca.
