November 25, 1997
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October 7, 1997
Challenges ahead for monetary policy
Today, I would like to talk about some of the important issues and challenges facing monetary policy in the period ahead and how the Bank of Canada proposes to deal with them. This is not an unusual topic for me since the business of central banking is seldom without challenges. But what a difference the past two years have made to the challenges we face!
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October 1, 1997
Bank Rate Raised by ¼ Percentage Point
The Bank of Canada today raised the Bank Rate and its operating band for the overnight rate by 1/4 of one percentage point.
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September 16, 1997
The recent economic record in Canada and the challenges ahead for monetary policy
It has been a little over two years since my last public speech to an audience in the United States. During this time, a lot has happened in terms of economic developments in our two countries. One thing that continues to impress me is the remarkable performance of the U.S. economy, which has achieved six years of steady economic expansion, with high rates of job creation and low inflation.
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September 8, 1997
Change in Issuance Pattern of Treasury Bills Beginning with the 16 September Auction
On 5 August 1997, Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions) Jim Peterson announced on behalf of Finance Minister Paul Martin that beginning with the 16 September 1997 auction.
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