October 20, 2010
Opening statements
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July 22, 2010
Release of the Monetary Policy Report
The global economic recovery is proceeding but is not yet self-sustaining. A greater emphasis on balance sheet repair by households, banks, and governments in a number of advanced economies is expected to temper the pace of global growth relative to the Bank’s outlook in April. -
May 26, 2010
Senate Committee on National Finance
At year-end 2009, there were 1.8 billion bank notes in circulation, with a total value of $55.5 billion – approximately $1,630 per Canadian. The Bank of Canada is not responsible for coins. Decisions on coinage rest with the federal government, in particular, the Department of Finance, and with the Royal Canadian Mint. -
April 29, 2010
Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
Good morning, Mr. Chairman and committee members. I am pleased to appear before this committee today to discuss the Bank of Canada’s views on the economy and our monetary policy stance. -
April 27, 2010
Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and committee members. I am pleased to appear before this committee today to discuss the Bank of Canada’s views on the economy and our monetary policy stance. -
April 22, 2010
Release of the Monetary Policy Report
Good Morning. I am pleased to be here with you today to discuss the April Monetary Policy Report, which the Bank published this morning. -
January 21, 2010
Release of the Monetary Policy Report
Paul and I are pleased to be here with you today to discuss the January Monetary Policy Report, which we published this morning. -
October 28, 2009
Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
While conditions in the Canadian economy have improved since we met with you in May, many of the basic challenges remain. Before Paul and I take your questions, allow me to outline some of the highlights from our latest Monetary Policy Report, which the Bank released last week. -
October 27, 2009
Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
While conditions in the Canadian economy have improved since we met with you in February and April, many of the basic challenges remain. Before Paul and I take your questions, I would like to give you some of the highlights from our latest Monetary Policy Report, released last week. -
October 22, 2009
Release of the Monetary Policy Report
Recent indicators point to the start of a global recovery. Economic and financial developments have been somewhat more favourable than we expected in July, although significant fragilities remain.