The Bank of Canada today said that they would be maintaining the overnight rate. Prime will remain at 4.45%.

• March 18, 2026
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At the second announcement of 2026 and the third in a row, the Bank of Canada today decided to maintain the overnight rate. Prime will stay at 4.45%.

The next scheduled date for announcing the overnight rate target is April 29, 2026

https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/03/fad-press-release-2026-03-18/