Press

• May 30, 2005

  Reflections on the International Economic and Monetary Order

  Remarks David Dodge la Conférence de Montréal Montréal, Quebec

  Up to now, world capital markets have been managing these imbalances in a reasonably smooth way. In the short term, it is reasonable to expect that they will continue to do so. But over the medium term, imbalances of this magnitude are not sustainable.

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• May 30, 2005

  Governor Dodge Examines How Countries Can Help Resolve Global Imbalances

  Media Relations Montréal, Quebec

  Mr. Dodge cited the promotion of flexible markets, the creation and maintenance of a sound financial system, and the pursuit of sound fiscal and monetary policies as priorities for policy-makers worldwide.

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• May 27, 2005

  70 Years of Central Banking in Canada

  Remarks David Dodge Canadian Economics Association Hamilton, Ontario

  The Bank opened its doors on 11 March 1935, at the height of the Great Depression, and immediately faced enormous challenges. In meeting those challenges, the new Bank of Canada drew on the experience of other, established central banks. It received valuable guidance in functions such as the issuance of bank notes, managing foreign exchange reserves, and promoting financial stability.

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• May 25, 2005

  Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent.

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• May 19, 2005

  Bank of Canada announces the publication of the first issue of the International Journal of Central Banking

  Media Relations

  The Bank of Canada, along with the other sponsoring organizations1 of the International Journal of Central Banking (IJCB), today announced the publication of the journal's first issue and the launch of a website, hosted by the Bank for International Settlements.

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• May 18, 2005

  Bank of Canada Issues Upgraded $10 Bank Note

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today put into circulation an upgraded $10 bank note with enhanced security features. The design, colour, and theme (Remembrance and Peacekeeping) of the upgraded $10 note are the same as those of the previously issued $10 note from the Canadian Journey series.

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• May 17, 2005

  Bank of Canada announces reallocation of Deputy Governor responsibilities

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge and Senior Deputy Governor Paul Jenkins today announced a reallocation of responsibilities among several Deputy Governors.

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• May 17, 2005

  Bank of Canada announces senior management appointments

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge and Senior Deputy Governor Paul Jenkins, on behalf of the Board of Directors, today announced a number of new appointments to the senior management team.

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• May 6, 2005

  Governor Dodge Discusses How Canada Is Adjusting to Global Economic Forces

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today that Canada's economy is adjusting to powerful forces at work in the global economy, including the emergence of China and India as economic powerhouses, large and growing current account imbalances in the United States and Asia, rising commodity prices, and movements in exchange rates, including Canada's dollar.

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• May 6, 2005

  The Canadian Economy: Adjusting to Global Economic Forces

  Remarks David Dodge Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Ottawa, Ontario

  The year 2005 marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Ottawa as a city. On 1 January 1855, the logging community of Bytown was formally incorporated as a city and adopted Ottawa as its new name.

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