Speeches

• March 28, 2001

  Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce

  Opening statement David Dodge Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce

  On this occasion, I would like to touch on the Bank's contribution to good economic performance, our emphasis on openness and transparency, and our role in promoting domestic and global financial stability. I will then comment on the Bank's view of current economic conditions and discuss any issues you may wish to raise.

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• March 20, 2001

  The Bank of Canada and Financial Stability

  Remarks David Dodge Montreal Society of Financial Analysts Montréal, Quebec

  While monetary stability through low inflation is crucial to good economic performance, our economy cannot function properly unless it is also supported by an efficient and stable financial system. And as the world economy becomes increasingly interconnected, sound macroeconomic policies and sound financial systems across all countries are even more essential.

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• February 20, 2001

  The Bank of Canada and Monetary Policy: Future Directions

  Remarks David Dodge Toronto Board of Trade Toronto, Ontario

  There are three main issues I want to address publicly as I begin my term: the Bank's contribution to good economic performance; the Bank's contribution to promoting financial stability, both nationally and internationally; and the importance of open and frank dialogue with business, labour, and the general public.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• February 6, 2001

  Release of the Monetary Policy Report Update

  Opening statement David Dodge

  This morning, we released our Update to last November's Monetary Policy Report. This Update was completed at the time of the Bank Rate announcement on 23 January. It presents the analysis on which we based our decision to reduce the Bank Rate by 25 basis points.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• January 22, 2001

  Canada's Economic Future: What Have We Learned from the 1990s?

  Remarks Gordon Thiessen Canadian Club of Toronto Toronto, Ontario

  In early 1994, Canada's economic situation was not that favourable - our economy was facing some rather serious problems. Today, too, we face some challenges. But our overall economic and financial situation is much stronger now than it was seven years ago.

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