Press

• July 28, 1997

  Bank of Canada Releases Interim Report on Wartime Gold Transactions

  Media Relations

  The Bank of Canada today released an interim report on the results of a search for records relating to wartime gold transactions.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• June 26, 1997

  Bank Rate Raised 1/4 of a Percentage Point

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada indicated today that it had raised the Bank Rate by 1/4 of one percentage point to 3 1/2 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• June 18, 1997

  The Canadian economy: Challenges and prospects

  Remarks Gordon Thiessen la Chambre de commerce et d'industrie du Québec métropolitain Québec, Québec

  Once a year, the Bank of Canada's Board of Directors meets outside Ottawa, alternating among the provinces. I am delighted that this year's out-of-town meeting has brought us to the beautiful and historic city of Quebec. I would like to take this opportunity to talk to you about recent developments in our economy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• May 30, 1997

  Flexible Exchange Rates in a World of Low Inflation

  Remarks Gordon Thiessen FOREX '97 Conference Toronto, Ontario

  There is a good deal of discussion these days about Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) in Europe - about the benefits and difficulties of organizing such a union. However, today I would like to examine a somewhat different issue, one that is at the other end of the spectrum; namely, How is the international system of flexible exchange rates working these days?

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• April 23, 1997

  Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Senior Regional Representatives

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of senior representatives who will staff its five regional offices across Canada.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• March 21, 1997

  Monetary Policy and the Prospects for a Stronger Canadian Economy

  Remarks Gordon Thiessen Canadian Association for Business Economics and the Ottawa Economics Association Ottawa, Ontario

  Anyone who has read our last Monetary Policy Report, the winter issue of the Bank of Canada Review, or our just-released Annual Report knows that the Bank has been positive about Canada's economic outlook. Basically, we are looking for a solid pickup in the pace of economic expansion in coming months, with inflation remaining low. And, with improvements in the basic foundation of our economy, we see the potential for sustained good economic performance over the medium term.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• June 27, 1996

  Some current economic issues in Canada

  Remarks Gordon Thiessen London Chamber of Commerce London, Ontario

  Every year, the Bank of Canada's Board of Directors has one of its meetings outside Ottawa, in a different part of the country. I am delighted that this year's meeting has brought us to London today, giving me the opportunity to speak to you about recent developments in the Canadian economy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• March 30, 1995

  Uncertainty and the Transmission of Monetary Policy in Canada

  Lecture Gordon Thiessen York University, Glendon College Toronto, Ontario

  Just over seven years ago, my predecessor, John Crow, delivered the Hanson Memorial Lecture at the University of Alberta. In it, he discussed a number of issues relating to the conduct of Canadian monetary policy, including the goal of monetary policy, the transmission mechanism, the use of monetary aggregates as policy guides, financial market uncertainty, and the role of the exchange rate

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Lectures
• December 22, 1993

  Statement of the Government of Canada and the Bank of Canada on Monetary Policy Objectives

  December 1993 statement announcing the renewal of the agreement.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• February 26, 1991

  Targets for Reducing Inflation

  March 1991 statement announcing the renewal of the agreement.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases