Press releases - Bank of Canada

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March 3, 2004

Bank of Canada Announces Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeiting Deterrence

Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

The Bank of Canada today announced the creation of a Law Enforcement Award of Excellence that will be presented annually to a police officer who demonstrates outstanding commitment and initiative in the fight against bank note counterfeiting.

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March 2, 2004

Bank of Canada lowers target for the overnight rate by 1/4 percentage point to 2 1/4 per cent

Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

The Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 2 1/4 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is correspondingly lowered, and the Bank Rate is now 2 1/2 per cent.

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February 17, 2004

Good Policies Speed up Economic Adjustment, Says Governor Dodge

Media Relations Mexico City, Mexico

The right set of macroeconomic policies helps countries to adjust to changing economic circumstances, David Dodge, Governor of the Bank of Canada, told a business audience today in Mexico City.

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February 11, 2004

Governor Dodge Discusses Need to Adjust to Changing Economic World

Media Relations Montréal, Quebec

Speaking to the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montréal today, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge talked about the longer-term trends and the challenges facing the Canadian economy in the years ahead, and the adjustments that will be necessary to meet those challenges.

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February 9, 2004

Statement by Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge on the passing of former Governor, Gerald Bouey

Media Relations

"We are saddened by the passing on Friday of a great friend, former Bank of Canada Governor, Gerald Bouey. Gerry Bouey had a long and remarkable career at the Bank. He was a distinguished and highly respected Bank of Canada Governor, not only in this country but internationally as well. His outstanding leadership as Governor […]

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January 28, 2004

The Bank of Canada Unveils New $100 Bank Note

Ginette Crew Halifax, Nova Scotia

The Bank of Canada today unveiled Canada's new $100 bank note, which will go into circulation beginning 17 March. The new note was unveiled in Halifax by the Honourable Robert Thibault, Member of Parliament for West Nova, Nova Scotia, David Dodge, Governor of the Bank of Canada, Marc Garneau, President of the Canadian Space Agency and former astronaut, and Daniel Gallivan, a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada.

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January 22, 2004

Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update

Media Relations

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

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January 20, 2004

Bank of Canada lowers target for the overnight rate by 1/4 percentage point to 2 1/2 per cent

Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 2 1/2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is correspondingly lowered, and the Bank Rate is now 2 3/4 per cent.

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January 16, 2004

Bank of Canada Announces Adviser Appointment

Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Pierre Godin to the position of adviser. The appointment is for an 18-month period; Mr. Godin will be joining the Bank in mid-March.

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January 15, 2004

Canada's new $100 bank note to be unveiled on 28 January 2004

Ginette Crew Ottawa, Ontario

Canada’s new $100 bank note will be unveiled on Wednesday, 28 January 2004, in Halifax. The first high denomination note in the Canadian Journey series will be unveiled by the Honourable John Efford, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, and David Dodge, Governor of the Bank of Canada.

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