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• December 12, 2005

  Governor Dodge Reviews Canada's Inflation-Targeting Framework

  Media Relations Regina, Saskatchewan

  In a speech to the Regina Chamber of Commerce, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said that Canada's economic record over the past 15 years demonstrates the value of focusing monetary policy on keeping inflation low, stable, and predictable.

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• December 6, 2005

  Bank of Canada raises overnight rate target by 1/4 percentage point to 3 1/4 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is raising its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 3 1/4 per cent.

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• November 28, 2005

  Governor Dodge Discusses Investing in Productivity

  Media Relations Toronto, Ontario

  Improving Canada's productivity performance requires more efficient allocation of labour and capital resources, and continued innovation in both products and production processes, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today at a conference organized by the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships.

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• November 9, 2005

  Governor Dodge Discusses Efficiency and the Importance of Pension Plans

  Media Relations Montréal, Quebec

  Canada's pension system should be strengthened so it can continue to play an important role in our economy and contribute to efficiency of financial markets, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today.

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• October 24, 2005

  Bank of Canada Statement on the Nomination of Dr. Ben S. Bernanke as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of the United States

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada has been honoured to work with Chairman Alan Greenspan for the past 18 years, and we wish him every success in his future endeavours.

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• October 20, 2005

  Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today released its October Monetary Policy Report, which discusses current economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy.

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• October 18, 2005

  Bank of Canada raises overnight rate target by 1/4 percentage point to 3 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is raising its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 3 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• September 22, 2005

  Governor Dodge Discusses How Regulation Can Improve Financial System Efficiency

  Media Relations Toronto, Ontario

  Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge today said that the pursuit of financial system efficiency is an important way for regulators to "best serve the public and contribute to sustainable economic growth and prosperity in Canada."

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• September 7, 2005

  Bank of Canada raises overnight rate target by 1/4 percentage point to 2 3/4 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is raising its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 2 3/4 per cent.

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• August 25, 2005

  Bank of Canada Announces 2005 Recipients of Annual Law-Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce the 2005 recipients of its annual Law-Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence.

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