Press

• June 26, 1997

  Bank Rate Raised 1/4 of a Percentage Point

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada indicated today that it had raised the Bank Rate by 1/4 of one percentage point to 3 1/2 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• June 18, 1997

  The Canadian economy: Challenges and prospects

  Remarks Gordon Thiessen la Chambre de commerce et d'industrie du Québec métropolitain Québec, Québec

  Once a year, the Bank of Canada's Board of Directors meets outside Ottawa, alternating among the provinces. I am delighted that this year's out-of-town meeting has brought us to the beautiful and historic city of Quebec. I would like to take this opportunity to talk to you about recent developments in our economy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• May 30, 1997

  Flexible Exchange Rates in a World of Low Inflation

  Remarks Gordon Thiessen FOREX '97 Conference Toronto, Ontario

  There is a good deal of discussion these days about Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) in Europe - about the benefits and difficulties of organizing such a union. However, today I would like to examine a somewhat different issue, one that is at the other end of the spectrum; namely, How is the international system of flexible exchange rates working these days?

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• April 23, 1997

  Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Senior Regional Representatives

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of senior representatives who will staff its five regional offices across Canada.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• March 21, 1997

  Monetary Policy and the Prospects for a Stronger Canadian Economy

  Remarks Gordon Thiessen Canadian Association for Business Economics and the Ottawa Economics Association Ottawa, Ontario

  Anyone who has read our last Monetary Policy Report, the winter issue of the Bank of Canada Review, or our just-released Annual Report knows that the Bank has been positive about Canada's economic outlook. Basically, we are looking for a solid pickup in the pace of economic expansion in coming months, with inflation remaining low. And, with improvements in the basic foundation of our economy, we see the potential for sustained good economic performance over the medium term.

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