June 28, 2006
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June 21, 2006
Global Economic Forces and the Need for Adjustment
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David Dodge
Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain and the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
Montréal, Quebec
Since the start of the millennium, developments in the global economy have led to important changes throughout the Canadian economy and to serious challenges for many sectors and regions. Because nobody can anticipate precisely how the world will unfold, the best we can do is to ensure that our economy is as flexible as possible.
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June 21, 2006
Governor Dodge Says Canadian Businesses Are Making Needed Adjustments
Powerful developments and trends in the global economy mean that Canadian businesses need to make adjustments, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today.
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June 8, 2006
Floating Dollar, Anchored Inflation: The Role of the Exchange Rate in Canada's Monetary Policy Framework
The two key components of the Bank's monetary policy framework are an "anchor," the inflation target, and a "float," the flexible exchange rate. Living by the ocean, you know better than I that a good mooring is one that keeps a boat in place, yet allows some give and take for the wind and the tide.
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May 30, 2006
Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology
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David Dodge
House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology
The Bank of Canada Act calls on us to "mitigate … fluctuations in the general level of production, trade, prices and employment, so far as may be possible within the scope of monetary action, and generally to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canada." Over time, it has become clear that the best way for us to fulfill this mandate is to keep inflation low, stable, and predictable.
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