Speeches

• March 29, 2007

  Promoting Sound Economic Policies Globally and Locally

  Remarks David Dodge Americas Society and the Council of the Americas New York, New York

  In my opinion, much of this performance can be credited to the increasingly widespread acceptance of the need for a liberalized worldwide financial and trade order. Many countries that once closed themselves to the outside world are now actively engaged in the global economy.

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• March 22, 2007

  Promoting Economic Flexibility: A Shared Responsibility

  Presentation Paul Jenkins The Economist Business Roundtable with the Government of Canada

  These remarks are based on a to the Vancouver Board of Trade, 13 September 2006.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Presentations
• March 8, 2007

  Meeting Global Economic Challenges: The Need for Flexibility

  Remarks David Dodge Calgary Chamber of Commerce Calgary, Alberta

  Our primary objective at the Bank is to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canadians. Over the years, we have learned that the best contribution that monetary policy can make in this regard is to give Canadians confidence in the future value of their money. We do this by keeping inflation low, stable, and predictable.

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• February 22, 2007

  Adjusting to Economic Change

  Remarks Sheryl Kennedy Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

  The past five years have indeed been a period of great and relatively rapid economic change, both here in Saskatchewan and across the country. In my remarks today, I'd like to describe this change and discuss its significance to our economic well-being.

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• February 20, 2007

  Standing Senate Committee on National Finance

  Remarks Paul Jenkins Standing Senate Committee on National Finance Ottawa, Ontario

  The preamble of this bill addresses some very important issues: the need for Canadians to trust in the management of the public purse, and the importance of openness and accountability. I can assure you that the Bank of Canada takes these issues very seriously.

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• February 6, 2007

  Promoting Stability, Confidence and Well-being

  Remarks David Longworth Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Waterloo, Ontario

  The strengths of the twin cities - in research, advanced manufacturing, and information technology, among other sectors - are well known. Less well known, perhaps, is the region's success in responding effectively to changes in the world economy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• February 1, 2007

  Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

  Remarks David Dodge House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

  Our interest in income trusts relates to the efficient functioning and health of Canada's financial system. A safe and efficient financial system is essential to Canada's economic well-being. The Bank of Canada works with other government agencies, as well as market participants, to promote the safe and efficient functioning of the financial system.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• January 25, 2007

  Monetary Policy and Developments in the Global and Canadian Economies

  Remarks David Dodge Canadian Netherlands Business and Professional Association, and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Toronto Toronto, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada has been around for over 70 years. Throughout this period, the Bank has had one over-arching mandate: to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canadians. Over the years, we have learned that the best contribution that monetary policy can make in this regard is to give Canadians confidence in the future value of their money.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• January 18, 2007

  Release of the Monetary Policy Report Update

  Opening statement David Dodge

  The Canadian economy is judged to have been operating at, or just above, its production capacity at the end of 2006, following weaker-than-expected growth in the second half of last year. This slowdown stemmed from reduced demand for Canadian exports - related to weakness in the U.S. automotive and housing sectors - and from the need for Canadian businesses to adjust inventories.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• December 11, 2006

  Improving Financial System Efficiency: The Need for Action

  Remarks David Dodge Economic Club of Toronto Toronto, Ontario

  The FSR reports on developments and trends in financial systems here and abroad, summarizes recent research by Bank staff on financial sector policies, and promotes discussion of how to strengthen our financial system. In short, the goal of the FSR is to improve financial system efficiency and stability.

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