Press

• March 21, 2003

  Debt Management Strategy: Market Consultations for 2003/04 - Summary of Comments

  In December 2002, officials from the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada consulted with market participants on a number of issues related to domestic debt programs. Comments received were taken into consideration in the development of the debt strategy for 2003/04.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
• March 18, 2003

  Sound Economic Policies Pay Off, Governor Says

  Media Relations Rome, Italy

  The best way to promote sustained economic growth is to stick to an economic policy framework that has proven its worth, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• March 18, 2003

  The Benefits of Sound Economic Policies

  Remarks David Dodge Italian Bankers Association Rome, Italy

  Canada and Italy share many similar characteristics. We both belong to the G-7, and we are among the smaller members of that group. Our two economies vary greatly from region to region, both in terms of structure and strength.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• March 12, 2003

  Website Awards Event

  Remarks David Dodge Website Awards Event, Central Banking Publications and Lombard Street Research London, United Kingdom

  It has become almost a cliché to point out that "Internet time moves faster than normal time." But I'm reminded of that observation as I accept this award - an award for achievement in a medium that barely existed ten years ago.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• March 12, 2003

  Sound Economic Policies Help Meet Global Challenges, Governor Says

  Media Relations London, United Kingdom

  The best way to promote sustained economic growth is to stick to an economic policy framework that has proven its worth, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• March 12, 2003

  Meeting Global Challenges: The Importance of Sound Economic Policies

  Remarks David Dodge Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce London, United Kingdom

  We are facing a time of great economic and political uncertainty. While economic activity is close to potential in Canada, most other countries are facing very weak demand and lacklustre economic prospects. And, of course, there is the overriding prospect of a war in Iraq.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• March 4, 2003

  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