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• September 13, 2006

  Weathering Economic Shocks: The Importance of Flexibility

  Remarks Paul Jenkins Vancouver Board of Trade Vancouver, British Columbia

  First, I should explain what I mean by flexibility. As most of you are surely aware, the Bank of Canada has been openly discussing the importance of promoting policies that support economic efficiency, including financial system efficiency. Efficiency refers to the allocation of scarce economic resources to the most productive uses, in a cost-effective way.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• September 6, 2006

  Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 4 1/4 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 4 1/4 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases