David Dodge - Latest

• March 12, 2003

  Meeting Global Challenges: The Importance of Sound Economic Policies

  Remarks David Dodge Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce London, United Kingdom

  We are facing a time of great economic and political uncertainty. While economic activity is close to potential in Canada, most other countries are facing very weak demand and lacklustre economic prospects. And, of course, there is the overriding prospect of a war in Iraq.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• January 29, 2003

  Monetary Policy: Meeting the Challenges of an Uncertain World

  Remarks David Dodge Speakers Forum Toronto, Ontario

  I'll discuss what's happening to prices in the economy and how Canada's macroeconomic policy framework protects it from the risks of persistent inflation or deflation. Finally, I will update our outlook for the Canadian economy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• January 23, 2003

  Release of Monetary Policy Report Update

  Opening statement David Dodge

  Core inflation has been higher than anticipated in recent months. This reflects not only a stronger-than-expected increase in premiums for auto and home insurance, but also some broadening of price pressures resulting from strong demand in the economy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• November 18, 2002

  Promoting Canada's Economic and Financial Welfare

  Remarks David Dodge Calgary Chamber of Commerce Calgary, Alberta

  It's been a difficult year for many sectors of the Alberta economy. Certainly, the severe drought hurt many western farmers, and investment in the energy sector was held back by low oil and gas prices. In addition, the slump in the telecom sector has affected Calgary.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• November 12, 2002

  Staying the Course

  Remarks David Dodge a panel discussion at the Banco de México Mexico City, Mexico

  The dramatic events of the last two years and growing concern about the near-term prospects for the global economy have created a climate in which policy-makers focus only on current economic developments and lose sight of longer-term goals.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• October 24, 2002

  Release of the Monetary Policy Report

  Opening statement David Dodge Press conference in New York

  The Canadian economy has been expanding strongly so far this year and is now operating fairly close to its full production capacity. Consumer price inflation has risen above the 2 per cent target and is expected to rise further before year-end because of high oil prices and a number of other relative price movements.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• October 23, 2002

  Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

  Opening statement David Dodge House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

  The Canadian economy has been expanding strongly so far this year and is now operating fairly close to its full production capacity. Consumer price inflation has risen above the 2 per cent target and is expected to rise further before year-end because of high oil prices and a number of other relative price movements.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• October 23, 2002

  Release of the Monetary Policy Report

  Opening statement David Dodge

  Today, we released our October Monetary Policy Report, in which we discuss economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• October 17, 2002

  The Search for Higher Productivity

  Remarks David Dodge Chambre de commerce de Québec Québec, Québec

  Given the extent of uncertainty in the world today, we are all naturally preoccupied with near-term issues and prospects. That's understandable. But, at the same time, it's critical that we look past the short-term to the longer-term trends and potential of our economy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• October 5, 2002

  Dollarization and North American Integration

  Remarks David Dodge Chambre de commerce du Québec Sherbrooke, Quebec

  The question before us sounds straightforward: "Should Canada adopt the U.S. dollar?" But the issues are complicated. I will not pretend that I can cover all the nuances of this topic in my allotted time. So I am running the risk that I may oversimplify matters.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks