News

• December 17, 2004

  Bank of Canada announces Deputy Governor appointment

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Tiff Macklem as Deputy Governor of the Bank and a member of the Bank's Governing Council, effective 29 December. Mr. Macklem's appointment fills the vacancy created by the departure of Mark Carney.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• December 9, 2004

  Financial System Efficiency: A Canadian Imperative

  Remarks David Dodge Empire Club of Canada and the Canadian Club of Toronto Toronto, Ontario

  When I talk about the "financial system," I am referring to financial institutions and markets, the infrastructure, laws, and regulations that govern and support their operations, and the macroeconomic framework within which they operate. My message for you is that improving the efficiency of Canada's financial system is imperative.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• December 9, 2004

  Governor Dodge Says Canada Must Improve Its Financial System Efficiency

  Media Relations Toronto, Ontario

  Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today it is imperative that Canada work to enhance the efficiency of its financial system.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• December 7, 2004

  Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  he Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is unchanged, and the Bank Rate remains at 2 3/4 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• December 1, 2004

  Nominations Invited for the Bank of Canada's Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Effective today, the Bank of Canada is inviting nominations for the second annual Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence. This award is presented to one or more police officers, employees, or volunteers of a Canadian law enforcement agency who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and initiative in the fight against bank note counterfeiting or in the prevention of counterfeiting.

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• November 24, 2004

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

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

  The Canadian economy grew faster in the first half of the year than we had projected, largely because of a surge in exports. The economy is now operating near its production capacity and continues to adjust to global developments.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• November 22, 2004

  Governor Dodge's speech on behalf of Canada's Finance Minister, Ralph Goodale

  Remarks David Dodge German-Canadian Business Club of Berlin- Brandenburg-Association of Berlin Merchants and Industrialists Berlin, Germany

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  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• November 17, 2004

  Bank of Canada Issues New $50 Bank Note

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today put into circulation Canada's new $50 bank note. The new note will be distributed and become available across the country over the next few weeks.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• October 26, 2004

  Opening Statement before the House of Commons Finance Committee

  Opening statement David Dodge House of Commons Finance Committee

  These meetings help us keep Members of Parliament and, through you, all Canadians informed about the Bank's views on the economy, and about the objective of monetary policy and the actions we take to achieve it.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• October 21, 2004

  Release of the Monetary Policy Report

  Opening statement David Dodge

  The Canadian economy has grown faster than was projected in last April's Monetary Policy Report and the July Update, largely because of a surge in exports. It is now operating near its production capacity and continues to adjust to global economic developments.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements