Press

• March 10, 2004

  Adjusting to Global Economic Change

  Remarks David Dodge Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce São Paulo, Brazil

  Today, I want to focus my remarks on Canada's adjustment to changes in the global economy. I will talk about our efforts to adjust to longer-term economic forces and about the challenges that these forces present. Some of our experiences may be relevant to other economies that are making similar adjustments in the face of similar economic circumstances.

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• March 4, 2004

  Bank of Canada Announces Research Fellowship Award for 2004

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that Professor René Garcia, of the Université de Montréal, is the recipient of the Bank's Fellowship award for research for 2004.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): Fellowship Program
• March 3, 2004

  Bank of Canada Announces Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeiting Deterrence

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced the creation of a Law Enforcement Award of Excellence that will be presented annually to a police officer who demonstrates outstanding commitment and initiative in the fight against bank note counterfeiting.

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• March 2, 2004

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

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

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

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• February 17, 2004

  Good Policies Speed up Economic Adjustment, Says Governor Dodge

  Media Relations Mexico City, Mexico

  The right set of macroeconomic policies helps countries to adjust to changing economic circumstances, David Dodge, Governor of the Bank of Canada, told a business audience today in Mexico City.

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• February 17, 2004

  Policies for Changing Times

  Remarks David Dodge Mexican Business Coordinating Council Mexico City, Mexico

  We both share borders with the United States, the most important export market for each of us. Both Canada and Mexico have recently faced setbacks in cross-border trade with the United States. These stem not only from weaker U.S. domestic demand, but also from specific trade problems and from border-crossing delays associated with tighter security.

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• February 11, 2004

  Governor Dodge Discusses Need to Adjust to Changing Economic World

  Media Relations Montréal, Quebec

  Speaking to the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montréal today, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge talked about the longer-term trends and the challenges facing the Canadian economy in the years ahead, and the adjustments that will be necessary to meet those challenges.

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• February 11, 2004

  Adjusting to a Changing Economic World

  Remarks David Dodge Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montréal Montréal, Quebec

  These are turbulent times, not just for business people, but for all Canadians. We have come through a very difficult year, a year filled with surprises that have challenged us all. At times like these, it is easy to focus on the near-term issues and problems.

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• February 9, 2004

  Statement by Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge on the passing of former Governor, Gerald Bouey

  Media Relations

  "We are saddened by the passing on Friday of a great friend, former Bank of Canada Governor, Gerald Bouey. Gerry Bouey had a long and remarkable career at the Bank. He was a distinguished and highly respected Bank of Canada Governor, not only in this country but internationally as well. His outstanding leadership as Governor […]

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• 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.

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