Press

• April 27, 2006

  Release of the Monetary Policy Report

  Opening statement David Dodge

  The Canadian economy continues to grow at a solid pace, supported by robust global growth, firm commodity prices, and strong domestic demand. At the same time, global competition and the past appreciation of the Canadian dollar continue to pose challenges for a number of sectors.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• April 27, 2006

  Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

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

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• April 25, 2006

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

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• April 13, 2006

  Summary of the CFEC Survey on Foreign Exchange Hedging

  In December 2005, the Bank of Canada sent those banks that are members of the Canadian Foreign Exchange Committee (CFEC) a questionnaire that focused on the foreign exchange hedging activities of their corporate customers.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices Source(s): Canadian Foreign Exchange Committee
• April 7, 2006

  2006/07 Debt Strategy Consultations - Summary of Comments

  Today, a Summary of Comments/Debt Strategy 2006/07 is being published on the Bank's website in conjunction with the release of the government's Debt Management Strategy for 2006/07 on the Department of Finance's website.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
• April 7, 2006

  Bank of Canada Reassures Canada Savings Bond Payroll Savings Program Clients Following Successful Fraud Investigation

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today expressed its satisfaction with the successful investigation by the RCMP and the Ottawa Police Service of an incidence of fraudulent activity related to a small number of Canada Savings Bond Payroll Savings Program accounts.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• April 4, 2006

  The Conduct of Monetary Policy: Dealing with Changes in the Terms of Trade

  Remarks Pierre Duguay School of Business, Okanagan College Kelowna, British Columbia

  The ultimate goal of Canadian monetary policy is to help our economy achieve its maximum sustainable growth, and thus contribute to rising living standards for Canadians. The best way to achieve this goal, we've learned from experience, is to keep inflation low, stable, and predictable.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• April 4, 2006

  Bank of Canada to Upgrade $5 Bank Note

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it will issue a $5 note with upgraded security features beginning 15 November 2006 as part of its ongoing effort to improve the security of Canadian bank notes.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases