Speeches

• November 7, 2001

  Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

  Opening statement David Dodge House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

  Right now, all national economies face difficulties - difficulties stemming from the further weakening of the world economy and from the terrorist acts in the United States. As businesses, governments, and individuals in Canada - and around the world - strive to come to terms with the implications of those acts, the main preoccupation is, naturally, with the near term.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• October 24, 2001

  The Canadian Economy: Current and Future Challenges

  Remarks David Dodge Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce and the Conseil économique du Nouveau-Brunswick Moncton, New Brunswick

  All of us at the Bank of Canada share a deep sorrow at the loss of so many lives in the 11 September terrorist attacks in the United States. Among those who died were innocent citizens of many nationalities, including Canadians. To their families, friends, and colleagues we extend our heartfelt sympathy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• September 21, 2001

  Current Developments in the Canadian Economy

  Remarks David Dodge

  Right now, last week's tragic events in the United States are uppermost in people's minds. Like millions of people around the globe, Canadians are very concerned about the situation. We all share in the sheer horror of what has happened.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• September 21, 2001

  Opening Statement by David Dodge, Governor of the Bank of Canada

  Opening statement David Dodge

  Today, we released a section of the speech that I was to give in Moncton two days ago. It deals with current economic developments. The speech was postponed in light of last week's tragic events in the United States.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• June 26, 2001

  Canada's Monetary Policy Approach: It Works for Canadians

  Remarks David Dodge Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Edmonton, Alberta

  The Bank of Canada's commitment is to contribute to the economic well-being of Canadians. This means conducting monetary policy so that it fosters sustained economic growth - by creating conditions that favour rising output, employment, and incomes, and a stable macroeconomic environment.

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• May 1, 2001

  Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

  Opening statement David Dodge House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

  The Report provides our latest assessment of the outlook for economic growth and inflation in Canada. Before I give you a flavour of that assessment, I would like to say a word about the objective of Canadian monetary policy and how we go about achieving it.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• May 1, 2001

  Release of the Monetary Policy Report

  Opening statement David Dodge

  This morning, we released our spring 2001 Monetary Policy Report. In the six months since the November 2000 Report, the pace of economic expansion in Canada has slackened, primarily because the economic slowdown in the United States has been more pronounced than anticipated. The extent of the easing in economic activity in Canada is the […]

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• April 20, 2001

  The Bank of Canada's Contribution to the Economic Well-Being of Canadians

  Remarks David Dodge Vancouver Board of Trade Vancouver, British Columbia

  The Bank of Canada has a commitment to contribute to the economic well-being of Canadians. In other words, we must conduct monetary policy so that it fosters sustained economic growth. Fundamentally, this means creating conditions that favour rising employment and incomes, strong investment, and a more stable macroeconomic environment.

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• March 28, 2001

  Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce

  Opening statement David Dodge Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce

  On this occasion, I would like to touch on the Bank's contribution to good economic performance, our emphasis on openness and transparency, and our role in promoting domestic and global financial stability. I will then comment on the Bank's view of current economic conditions and discuss any issues you may wish to raise.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• March 20, 2001

  The Bank of Canada and Financial Stability

  Remarks David Dodge Montreal Society of Financial Analysts Montréal, Quebec

  While monetary stability through low inflation is crucial to good economic performance, our economy cannot function properly unless it is also supported by an efficient and stable financial system. And as the world economy becomes increasingly interconnected, sound macroeconomic policies and sound financial systems across all countries are even more essential.

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