Press releases - Bank of Canada

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January 27, 2005

Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update

Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

The Bank of Canada today released its Update to the October Monetary Policy Report. The Update discusses current economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy.

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January 25, 2005

Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent

Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is unchanged, and the Bank Rate remains at 2 3/4 per cent.

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January 20, 2005

Bank of Canada to Upgrade $10 Bank Note

Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

As part of its ongoing efforts to improve the security of Canadian bank notes, the Bank of Canada will issue a $10 note with upgraded security features beginning 18 May 2005.

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December 17, 2004

Bank of Canada announces Deputy Governor appointment

Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Tiff Macklem as Deputy Governor of the Bank and a member of the Bank's Governing Council, effective 29 December. Mr. Macklem's appointment fills the vacancy created by the departure of Mark Carney.

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December 9, 2004

Governor Dodge Says Canada Must Improve Its Financial System Efficiency

Media Relations Toronto, Ontario

Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today it is imperative that Canada work to enhance the efficiency of its financial system.

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December 7, 2004

Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent

Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

he Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is unchanged, and the Bank Rate remains at 2 3/4 per cent.

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December 1, 2004

Nominations Invited for the Bank of Canada's Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence

Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

Effective today, the Bank of Canada is inviting nominations for the second annual Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence. This award is presented to one or more police officers, employees, or volunteers of a Canadian law enforcement agency who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and initiative in the fight against bank note counterfeiting or in the prevention of counterfeiting.

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November 17, 2004

Bank of Canada Issues New $50 Bank Note

Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

The Bank of Canada today put into circulation Canada's new $50 bank note. The new note will be distributed and become available across the country over the next few weeks.

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October 21, 2004

Deputy Governor Mark Carney appointed Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Finance

Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister announced today that Mark Carney, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, has been appointed Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Finance, effective 15 November.

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October 21, 2004

Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report

Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

The Canadian economy has grown faster than was projected in last April's Monetary Policy Report and the July Update, largely because of a surge in exports. It is now operating near its production capacity and continues to adjust to global economic developments.

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