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March 30, 2005

Canada's Competitiveness: The Importance of Investing in Skills

Remarks David Dodge Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning Toronto, Ontario
Productivity plays a critical role when it comes to our national standard of living. Productivity growth is the main element that contributes to continued improvements in real incomes and overall prosperity. Rising productivity lets businesses pay higher wages, while keeping costs down, employment high, and profits coming in. That's why economists like me spend a lot of time thinking about ways to improve the productivity of our economy.
March 21, 2005

Inflation Targeting: A Canadian Perspective

Remarks David Dodge National Association for Business Economics Washington, D.C.
The invitation is timely, given that the Bank of Canada's inflation-targeting agreement with the Canadian government is up for renewal next year. At the Bank, we are always reflecting on our framework, deciding what works well and what we can improve. Against that backdrop, we have watched with interest the debate taking place here in the United States - inside and outside the Federal Reserve - about whether that institution should join the ranks of inflation-targeting central banks.
January 27, 2005

Release of the Monetary Policy Report Update

Opening statement David Dodge
The outlook for the Canadian economy continues to be shaped by global developments, including the realignment of world currencies. The near-term outlook for the global economy is a touch weaker than projected in the October Report, but more solidly based because of somewhat lower oil prices and greater confidence in the momentum of the U.S. economy.
December 9, 2004

Financial System Efficiency: A Canadian Imperative

Remarks David Dodge Empire Club of Canada and the Canadian Club of Toronto Toronto, Ontario
When I talk about the "financial system," I am referring to financial institutions and markets, the infrastructure, laws, and regulations that govern and support their operations, and the macroeconomic framework within which they operate. My message for you is that improving the efficiency of Canada's financial system is imperative.
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