The Canadian financial calendar is set to be historic, with significant events like the Summer Olympics in Paris, Mickey Mouse's public debut, and elections in Russia, the United States, and India. However, certain dates remain unchangeable for investors.
Canadian financial calendar: We’re about to start a brand new year, and it’s going to be big. The Summer Olympics are in Paris, France; Mickey Mouse debuts; and Russian, American, and Indian elections are coming up.
Nonetheless, some dates are (largely) unchangeable for investors, such as tax and investment account contribution deadlines, regardless of what the markets do or do not. In case you’re unsure about the dates, we’ve prepared a helpful list that includes all the important events in 2024. The list is as follows:
| January | |
|---|---|
| 01-Jan | The tax-Free savings account contribution room opens for 2024. 2024 limit – $7,000. Max lifetime contribution limit – $95,000 |
| 24-Jan | Bank of Canada (BoC) interest rate decision + Monetary Policy Report |
| January 30-31 | US Federal Reserve: Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting |
| February | |
| Feb-29 | Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) 2023 contribution deadline: March |
| March | |
| 01-Mar | RRSP contribution room for 2024 opens |
| 06-Mar | BoC interest rate decision |
| 17-Mar | Russian presidential election |
| March 19-20 | Fed: FOMC meeting with a Summary of Economic Projections |
| April | |
| 10-Apr | Bank of Canada (BoC) interest rate decision + Monetary Policy Report |
| 30-Apr | Income tax filing deadline + payment of taxes owed |
| April 30-May 1 | Fed: FOMC meeting |
| June | |
| 05-Jun | BoC interest rate decision |
| June 11-12 | Fed: FOMC meeting with a Summary of Economic Projections |
| 17-Jun | Income tax return filing for self-employed individuals |
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