September 28, 1998
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September 23, 1998
Global uncertainties and the Canadian economy
This past year, we have had to deal with the implications for our economy and our currency of increased global uncertainty and pressures arising from the problems that originated in Southeast Asia. I am sure that the effects of these developments, especially on primary commodities, such as oil and nickel, are already very familiar to Newfoundlanders.
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September 23, 1998
Bank of Canada Governor Addresses St. John's Board of Trade
Bank of Canada Governor Gordon Thiessen today reviewed international economic and financial developments and their implications for Canada.
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September 2, 1998
Renegotiation of Standby Credit Facility
On behalf of the Minister of Finance, it was announced today that Canada has renegotiated its existing U.S.$6.0 billion standby credit facility with international banks.
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August 27, 1998
Bank Rate Raised by 1 Percentage Point
The Bank of Canada today raised its Bank Rate by one percentage point to 6 per cent.
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June 11, 1998
The outlook for the Canadian economy and monetary policy
In mid-May we published our semi-annual Report on monetary policy, covering data up to April 24th. That means we now have new data available for the last two months. Furthermore, our report also pointed to a much greater-than-usual degree of uncertainty about the outlook for the Canadian economy.
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May 28, 1998
Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
Mr. Chairman, my colleagues and I are pleased to appear before your committee on a regular basis following the release of the Bank of Canada's Monetary Policy Report. It gives us a chance to discuss with you a range of economic and monetary issues. More generally, our semi-annual Report and sessions such as this one […]
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May 27, 1998
Globalized Financial Markets and Monetary Policy
Globalization - that is, the growing integration and interdependence of national economies - is changing dramatically the economic landscape. Countries are trading more goods and services, an increasing number of firms now operate across national borders, and savers and borrowers have greater access than ever before to global financial markets.
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May 27, 1998
Bank of Canada Governor speaks at La Conférence de Montréal
In a speech delivered today to delegates to La Conférence de Montréal, Bank of Canada Governor Gordon Thiessen examined the impact of financial market globalization on the world economy.
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May 13, 1998
Release of the Monetary Policy Report
Opening statement
Gordon Thiessen
This morning we released our seventh Monetary Policy Report. Since the release of our last Report in November, there have been an unusual number of international and domestic developments which have had important economic and financial consequences. Among the most important events have been the crisis in Asia, declines in commodities prices, and the persistent […]
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