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May 1, 2008
Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
In it, we noted that growth in the global economy has weakened since the January Monetary Policy Report Update, reflecting the effects of a sharp slowdown in the U.S. economy and ongoing dislocations in global financial markets. Growth in the Canadian economy has also moderated. Buoyant growth in domestic demand, supported by high employment levels and improved terms of trade, has been substantially offset by a fall in net exports.
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April 30, 2008
Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
Growth in the global economy has weakened since the January Monetary Policy Report Update, reflecting the effects of a sharp slowdown in the U.S. economy and ongoing dislocations in global financial markets. Growth in the Canadian economy has also moderated.
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April 29, 2008
Financial Stability Forum publishes report on Enhancing Market and Institutional Resilience
The Financial Stability Forum (FSF) has presented to the G7 Finance Ministers and central bank Governors a report making recommendations for enhancing the resilience of markets and financial institutions.
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April 28, 2008
Counterfeit $100 notes discovered: Bank of Canada and the Toronto Police Service remind the public and retailers to be vigilant
The Bank of Canada and the Toronto Police Service are reminding the public and retailers to pay close attention to the bank notes they receive. A number of counterfeit $100 notes have been passed mainly in the Greater Toronto Area in the last few weeks.
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