Calgary, Alberta

• June 19, 2008

  Governor Carney Discusses the Role of Monetary Policy in the Face of the Commodities Boom

  Media Relations Calgary, Alberta

  The best contribution that the Bank of Canada can make to help all Canadians reap the benefits of the current commodities boom is to remain focused on achieving its inflation target, Governor Mark Carney said today in a speech to the Commodities, the Economy, and Money conference.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• June 19, 2008

  Capitalizing on the Commodity Boom: the Role of Monetary Policy

  Remarks Mark Carney Haskayne School of Business Calgary, Alberta

  We are experiencing a commodity super cycle. Throughout the current boom, the scale of price increases has been higher, and the range of affected commodities broader, than in previous upturns. Since 2002, grain and oilseed prices have more than doubled, base metals prices have tripled, and oil prices have quadrupled.

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

  Dodge discusses the importance of flexibility in meeting economic challenges

  Media Relations Calgary, Alberta

  In a speech to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Governor Dodge explained that while strong macroeconomic conditions are necessary for meeting the challenges of the global economy, additional work on microeconomic policies is still needed.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• 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.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• September 9, 2005

  The Evolution and Resolution of Global Imbalances

  Remarks David Dodge Spruce Meadows Roundtable Calgary, Alberta

  Today, I will talk about two types of global economic imbalances. The first relates to the way that savings and investment are being distributed across countries in an increasingly uneven way. The second is the possibility that, over the next couple of decades, the global economy might face a protracted period in which desired savings exceed planned investment, partly because of demographic trends.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• October 13, 2004

  Bank of Canada Unveils New $50 Bank Note

  Media Relations Calgary, Alberta

  The Bank of Canada today unveiled Canada's new $50 bank note, the theme of which is Nation Building: shaping the political, legal, and social structures for democracy and equality. The new note was unveiled at a ceremony in Calgary, Alberta by the Honourable Senator Joyce Fairbairn and David Dodge, Governor of the Bank of Canada.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• October 13, 2004

  Famous 5 Foundation

  Remarks David Dodge Nation Builders Dinner Calgary, Alberta

  As you know, one of the events and themes commemorated on the new $50 bank note is the Persons Case. I am especially pleased to be here tonight, helping to celebrate the 75th anniversary of that historic case, and honouring the Famous Five, who helped to enshrine the rights of all individuals, in Canada and other countries around the world, to participate on equal terms in political life.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• September 20, 2004

  Governor Dodge Discusses Monetary Policy in an Evolving World Economy

  Media Relations Calgary, Alberta

  Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge today reviewed Canada's economic outlook and prospects for monetary policy in the context of the evolving world economy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• September 20, 2004

  Canadian Monetary Policy in an Evolving World Economy

  Remarks David Dodge Canadian Chamber of Commerce Calgary, Alberta

  The Bank does look to the Chamber to help us understand how economic developments are unfolding at the industry level. And I particularly want to thank the Chamber for being an ongoing partner in our efforts to smoothly introduce three new high-denomination bank notes this year.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• November 18, 2002

  Governor Explains How the Bank of Canada Promotes Canada's Economic and Financial Welfare

  Media Relations Calgary, Alberta

  In a speech to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge today outlined some of the ways in which the central bank contributes to Canada's economic and financial welfare.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases