April 22, 2004
Speeches and appearances
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April 21, 2004
Opening Statement before the House of Commons Finance Committee
The Canadian economy continues to adjust to developments in the global economy such as stronger world demand, higher commodity prices, and the realignment of world currencies, including the Canadian dollar. Emerging-market economies, especially China and India, are contributing to intensified competition but are also creating new trading opportunities for Canada. -
April 20, 2004
Opening Statement before the Senate Banking, Trade and Commerce Committee
The Canadian economy continues to adjust to developments in the global economy such as stronger world demand, higher commodity prices, and the realignment of world currencies, including the Canadian dollar. Emerging-market economies, especially China and India, are contributing to intensified competition but are also creating new trading opportunities for Canada. -
April 19, 2004
Economic and Financial Policies for Growth in the Americas: A Canadian Perspective
The giant emerging-market economies of China and India are truly changing the economic balance across the Pacific in a way that none of us can afford to ignore. The sheer size of these two economies is very impressive in itself: together, they account for close to 40 per cent of the world's population. -
April 15, 2004
Release of the Monetary Policy Report
The Canadian economy continues to adjust to developments in the global economy, such as stronger world demand, higher commodity prices, and the realignment of world currencies, including the Canadian dollar.