Remarks

• December 8, 2003

  Past Adjustments and Future Trends in the Canadian Economy

  Remarks David Dodge London Chamber of Commerce London, Ontario

  When giving a speech near the end of a year, it is common practice to look back over the past 12 months, consider what we have learned from the events and experiences of the year, and think a bit about what might lie ahead. I became Governor of the Bank of Canada in 2001 and, since that time, I have found myself saying at the end of each year, "Well, we won't see another year like that again."

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• November 17, 2003

  Global Challenges, Canadian Opportunities

  Remarks David Dodge Office for Partnerships for Advanced Skills Annual Visionary Seminar Ottawa, Ontario

  It is certainly nothing new to say that economies have become increasingly globalized. In his 1962 book, The Gutenberg Galaxy, Marshall McLuhan observed that the electronic mass media were collapsing time and space barriers. This enabled people to communicate on a global scale. He coined the term "global village" to describe this change.

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• November 3, 2003

  On Economic Education

  Remarks David Dodge David Dodge Tribute Dinner hosted by the Canadian Foundation of Economic Education Toronto, Ontario

  The program this evening focuses on the value of public service and the importance of economic and financial literacy for the well-being of Canadians. These two themes have special significance for me, as my career has involved time spent in the public service as well as teaching.

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• September 10, 2003

  Fostering Confidence

  Remarks David Dodge Vancouver Board of Trade Vancouver, British Columbia

  It's great to be back in Vancouver and to renew acquaintances at the Board of Trade. I'm going to spend some time today discussing the Bank of Canada's outlook for the Canadian economy and inflation, and how we are responding. But in order to understand the current economic situation, we need to look at some of the extraordinary events of the past year or so and how those events have affected the economy.

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• September 5, 2003

  Spruce Meadows Roundtable

  Remarks David Dodge Spruce Meadows Roundtable Spruce Meadows, Alberta

  Canada's reliance on foreign trade has required us to be active internationalists for decades. Louis Rasminsky, who went on to become Governor of the Bank of Canada, was one of Canada's delegates at the Bretton Woods Conference that led to the creation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Rasminsky played an important role, formal and informal, at the talks.

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• August 7, 2003

  Economic Integration in North America

  Remarks David Dodge Couchiching Institute on Public Affairs Geneva Park, Ontario

  For more than 70 years now, the Couchiching Institute on Public Affairs has been bringing Canadians together with the purpose of asking some thought-provoking questions and encouraging lively, stimulating debates and action on a variety of key public policy issues.

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• June 18, 2003

  Recent Economic Developments and the Conduct of Monetary Policy

  Remarks David Dodge Metropolitan Halifax Chamber of Commerce Halifax, Nova Scotia

  It's been a year since I last spoke in Halifax, and a lot has changed since then. We've witnessed some extraordinary events, both in Canada and around the world. On the whole, Canada's economy has withstood the turmoil quite well. The impact of some more recent events is not yet clear.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• June 12, 2003

  Recent Economic Developments and the Conduct of Monetary Policy

  Remarks David Dodge Conseil du patronat du Québec Montréal, Quebec

  I want to talk to you about the Canadian economy - how it has evolved over the past few months and what are the prospects ahead. In doing so, I will review the economic forecast from our latest Monetary Policy Report, which we published in April. Then I will talk about what has changed since that time.

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• June 11, 2003

  It All Starts with the Data

  Remarks David Dodge Conference of European Statisticians Geneva, Switzerland

  Our statistical needs are fundamentally shaped by what we are expected to do under our mandate. The primary goal of most central banks today is to conduct monetary policy so as to achieve and maintain price stability. Low, stable, and predictable inflation is the means to our ultimate objective of solid economic performance over time.

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• June 5, 2003

  How Sound Economic Policies Help During Uncertain Times

  Remarks David Dodge German-Canadian Business Club of Berlin-Brandenburg Berlin, Germany

  It is an honour and a privilege to address the German-Canadian Business Club of Berlin-Brandenburg at its inaugural meeting. Groups such as this one serve many important purposes, not the least of which is the development of trading links that help to strengthen the economies of both our countries.

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