Remarks

• March 26, 2002

  The Conduct of Monetary Policy in the Presence of Economic Shocks

  Remarks David Dodge National Association for Business Economics Washington, D.C.

  Globalization - the trend towards greater economic integration around the world - has brought important benefits to us all. It has boosted world trade, opened up access to sources of global finance, and facilitated the diffusion of far-reaching technological advances in transportation, communications, and information processing.

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• March 12, 2002

  Monetary Policy Choices: The Canadian Experience

  Remarks David Dodge Chambre de Commerce France-Canada and Les Canadiens en Europe (France) Paris, France

  Over the years, both Canada and France have had to make decisions about the framework guiding monetary policy. The authorities in the two countries have made choices that reflect the differences in our economies.

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• February 20, 2002

  Canada's Experience with Inflation Targets and a Flexible Exchange Rate: Lessons Learned

  Remarks David Dodge Canadian Society of New York New York, New York

  The Canadian economy has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. And it has emerged as a low-inflation economy, with declining levels of public and foreign debt and a private sector that is more cost-conscious, productive, and efficient, thanks to restructuring and investments in new technology.

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• January 31, 2002

  Bank of Canada's outlook for the Canadian economy

  Remarks David Dodge Meeting in New York with Canadian banks and the investment community

  The immediate impact and the fallout from last September's events introduced new layers of uncertainty into the economic picture, compounding the effects of a deepening global economic slowdown that had become more evident during the summer.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• January 29, 2002

  Inflation Targeting During a Difficult Year

  Remarks David Dodge Saskatoon and District Chamber of Commerce Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

  One of the main benefits of the targets is that they help the economy to run more smoothly when there are surprises in the level of demand for Canadian goods and services.

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• January 28, 2002

  Challenges and Changes in an Eventful Year

  Remarks David Dodge Canadian Club of Winnipeg Winnipeg, Manitoba

  The main economic concern of the past year was the slowdown that occurred not just here in Canada, but in most major economies. Compounding the economic concerns were the 11 September terrorist attacks in the United States.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• January 5, 2002

  Inflation Targeting in Canada: Experience and Lessons

  Remarks David Dodge Central Bank Governor's Panel on Inflation Targeting at a joint session of The American Economic Association and the North American Economics and Finance Association Atlanta, Georgia

  In the 1970s and 1980s we found - in common with many other countries - that high and variable rates of inflation created a lot of economic damage. And it took a long time and a lot of work with various monetary policy frameworks before we got back on track.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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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