The Bank of Canada will begin releasing its Monetary Policy Report (MPR) as an interactive, web-based publication on October 23, 2024. The quarterly report from the Bank’s Governing Council will continue to present the Bank’s base-case projection for inflation and growth in the Canadian economy, projections for the global economy and its assessment of risks.
The shift to an online MPR is aimed at improving transparency and enhancing the user experience. The interactive format will allow readers to find their preferred content with ease, while also ensuring timely access to data, charts and tables. All data will be available for download by API.
With the shift to a web-based format, we will introduce new interactive charts and tables where current data can be compared against previous MPRs. At the same time, we will continue to provide the robust economic analysis and reader-friendly content the MPR is known for.
To help users familiarize themselves with how the data and analysis will be presented going forward, Bank staff have drafted a sample online version drawing content from the July 2024 MPR:
While we have done our best to provide users with an accurate representation of how the MPR will look and perform in October, there will be adjustments. Going forward, we anticipate the design and content of the MPR will evolve based on technological change, user experience and our ongoing commitment to transparency and clear communication.
