Ottawa, Ontario

• September 29, 2004

  Bank of Canada Issues New $20 Bank Notes

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  "The $20 bank note is the most widely used note," said Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge. "It accounts for almost half of all bank notes in circulation, which is why we encourage Canadians to become familiar with its design and security features.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• September 28, 2004

  Survey of Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Market Activity in Canada

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Summary results of a survey of activity in Canadian foreign exchange and derivatives markets conducted by the Bank of Canada in April 2004 are now available. Similar surveys were undertaken in 51 other countries during the same month, and the central banks of many of those countries are also releasing their results today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): Canadian Foreign Exchange Committee
• September 8, 2004

  Bank of Canada raises target for the overnight rate by 1/4 percentage point to 2 1/4 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is raising its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 2 1/4 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is correspondingly increased, and the Bank Rate is now 2 1/2 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• August 12, 2004

  Canada's new $20 bank note to be unveiled on 25 August 2004

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Canada's new $20 bank note will be unveiled on Wednesday, 25 August 2004, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The new $20 bank note celebrates Canadian arts and culture and features the work of Bill Reid, one of Canada's most accomplished artists.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• July 22, 2004

  Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today released its Update to the April Monetary Policy Report. The Update discusses current economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy.

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

  Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is unchanged, and the Bank Rate remains at 2 1/4 per cent.

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

  Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Special Adviser

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Professor Christopher Ragan to the position of Special Adviser during the year 2004-2005.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• July 8, 2004

  Bank of Canada releases 2005 schedule of dates for its policy interest rate announcements

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today released its 2005 schedule of eight dates for announcing decisions on its key policy interest rate, and confirmed the announcement dates for the remainder of this year.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• June 8, 2004

  Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is unchanged, and the Bank Rate remains at 2 1/4 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• May 18, 2004

  Town Hall Meeting

  Remarks David Dodge Bank staff Ottawa, Ontario

  As you know, many institutions, both governmental and private, are currently concerned about governance structures, accountability and rules of behaviour.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks