Press Releases

• February 18, 2008

  Governor Carney Discusses Impacts of Globalization on Canada

  Media Relations Vancouver, British Columbia

  Canada has adjusted well to sharp movements in its terms of trade and is enjoying the many benefits of a globalized economy, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said today in a speech to the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce and the Business Council of British Columbia.

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• January 24, 2008

  Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today released its January Monetary Policy Report Update.

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• January 22, 2008

  Bank of Canada lowers 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 lowering its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 4 per cent.

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• January 4, 2008

  Bank of Canada announces Deputy Governor appointment

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of John D. Murray as Deputy Governor of the Bank and a member of the Bank's Governing Council, effective 4 January 2008.

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• December 18, 2007

  Nominations Invited for the Bank of Canada's Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Beginning today, the Bank of Canada is inviting nominations for the fifth annual Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence. This award recognizes police officers, employees, or volunteers of a Canadian law-enforcement agency who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and initiative in counterfeiting deterrence and prevention.

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• December 10, 2007

  Governor Dodge Says Transparency Essential for Financial Market Efficiency

  Media Relations Toronto, Ontario

  Recent market events have shown how important it is to have appropriate levels of transparency and disclosure of information for financial markets to function well, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today.

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• December 4, 2007

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

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 4 1/4 per cent.

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• October 18, 2007

  Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

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

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• October 16, 2007

  Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 4 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 4 1/2 per cent.

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• October 11, 2007

  Deputy Governor Tiff Macklem appointed Associate Deputy Minister of Finance

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Prime Minister announced today that Tiff Macklem, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, has been appointed Associate Deputy Minister of Finance, effective 1 November.

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