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June 20, 2003
Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Special Adviser
The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Professor John Helliwell to the visiting-economist position of Special Adviser during 2003 and 2004. -
June 18, 2003
Governor Reviews Recent Economic Developments
Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge reviewed some of the developments that are influencing the Canadian economy in a speech today to the Metropolitan Halifax Chamber of Commerce. -
June 18, 2003
Recent Economic Developments and the Conduct of Monetary Policy
It's been a year since I last spoke in Halifax, and a lot has changed since then. We've witnessed some extraordinary events, both in Canada and around the world. On the whole, Canada's economy has withstood the turmoil quite well. The impact of some more recent events is not yet clear. -
June 12, 2003
Governor Reviews Recent Economic Developments
Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge reviewed some of the developments that are influencing both demand and prices for Canadian goods and services in a speech today to the Conseil du patronat du Québec. -
June 12, 2003
Recent Economic Developments and the Conduct of Monetary Policy
I want to talk to you about the Canadian economy - how it has evolved over the past few months and what are the prospects ahead. In doing so, I will review the economic forecast from our latest Monetary Policy Report, which we published in April. Then I will talk about what has changed since that time. -
June 11, 2003
It All Starts with the Data
Our statistical needs are fundamentally shaped by what we are expected to do under our mandate. The primary goal of most central banks today is to conduct monetary policy so as to achieve and maintain price stability. Low, stable, and predictable inflation is the means to our ultimate objective of solid economic performance over time. -
June 5, 2003
How Sound Economic Policies Help During Uncertain Times
It is an honour and a privilege to address the German-Canadian Business Club of Berlin-Brandenburg at its inaugural meeting. Groups such as this one serve many important purposes, not the least of which is the development of trading links that help to strengthen the economies of both our countries. -
June 3, 2003
Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 3 1/4 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 3 1/4 per cent. -
June 1, 2003
Macroeconomics, Monetary Policy, and Financial Stability
Proceedings of a conference held by the Bank of Canada, June 2003 (proceedings volume, available in electronic format only) (A Festschrift in Honour of Charles Freedman)