The data releases that move the Bank of Canada rate — inflation (CPI), the jobs report and GDP — colour-coded for borrowers. Green is good for you, red means caution.
Quick answer
The next major Canadian economic events are the jobs report, CPI inflation and GDP releases, plus the Bank of Canada's next rate decision on July 15, 2026 at 9:45 ET. These data points drive whether the Bank holds or cuts its 2.25% overnight rate.
Cautious — bad for borrowersNeutralPositive — relief
Independent & not affiliated. Dates follow the regular Statistics Canada / Bank of Canada schedule; the sentiment colours are Overnight's plain-English read (opinion), not a forecast. Not financial advice. See our Terms and Privacy.
Sources:Statistics Canada — CPI, Labour Force Survey, GDP · Bank of Canada — rate decisions & schedule. Figures update after each official release; reviewed 5 Jul 2026.