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• January 30, 2004

  Annual Report 2003

  

  At the Bank of Canada, we have worked hard over the past several years to define our goals and our methods for achieving them. We have continued to strengthen our monetary policy framework, and we have established priorities in all areas of our operations to help us meet our strategic objectives. In 2002, the Bank set out a medium-term plan for the period 2003–05. The plan’s clearly defined policy frameworks and priorities were critical in guiding our analysis and our decisions in 2003, a year in which Canadians across the country were affected by a number of severe and unanticipated events.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Annual Report
• January 28, 2004

  The Bank of Canada Unveils New $100 Bank Note

  Ginette Crew Halifax, Nova Scotia

  The Bank of Canada today unveiled Canada's new $100 bank note, which will go into circulation beginning 17 March. The new note was unveiled in Halifax by the Honourable Robert Thibault, Member of Parliament for West Nova, Nova Scotia, David Dodge, Governor of the Bank of Canada, Marc Garneau, President of the Canadian Space Agency and former astronaut, and Daniel Gallivan, a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• January 27, 2004

  Debt-Management Strategy: Market Consultations on the Real Return Bond Program - Summary of Comments

  In September and October 2003, officials from the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada consulted with market participants on issues specific to the Real Return Bond (RRB) program.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
• January 27, 2004

  2003 Market Consultations on Real Return Bonds

  The Government of Canada actively seeks input from participants on an ongoing basis on the performance of and potential adjustments to federal debt programs.
• January 23, 2004

  Bank of Canada Review - Winter 2003-2004

  

  Cover page

  Brass Cash Register, 1910

  The register is part of the National Currency Collection, Bank of Canada.

  Photographed by Gord Carter, Ottawa.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Bank of Canada Review
• January 22, 2004

  Monetary Policy Report Update – January 2004

  Since the October Monetary Policy Report, three developments have led the Bank of Canada to modify its outlook for economic growth and inflation in Canada.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Monetary Policy Report
• January 22, 2004

  Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update

  Media Relations

  The Bank of Canada today released its Update to the October Monetary Policy Report. This report discusses economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• January 22, 2004

  Release of the Monetary Policy Report Update

  Opening statement David Dodge

  Three developments have led us to modify our outlook for economic growth and inflation in Canada, since our October Monetary Policy Report. These include: stronger-than-expected world economic activity, the continued sharp depreciation of the U.S. dollar against major world currencies (including the Canadian dollar), and a somewhat larger output gap in Canada at the end of 2003.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• January 20, 2004

  Bank of Canada lowers target for the overnight rate by 1/4 percentage point to 2 1/2 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 2 1/2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is correspondingly lowered, and the Bank Rate is now 2 3/4 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• January 16, 2004

  Bank of Canada Announces Adviser Appointment

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Pierre Godin to the position of adviser. The appointment is for an 18-month period; Mr. Godin will be joining the Bank in mid-March.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases