OTTAWA, March 25 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada's primary focus is to return hot inflation to target and it is prepared to act "forcefully" with rate hikes to do so, particularly as price pressures broaden, a deputy said on Friday. "It's important to be clear that returning inflation to the 2% target is our primary focus and unwavering commitment. Inflation hit 5.7% in Canada in February and is expected to go higher.