January 21, 2003
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January 13, 2003
Senior Deputy Governor Malcolm Knight appointed new General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements
The Board of Directors of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), based in Switzerland, announced today the appointment of Malcolm Knight as the new General Manager of the BIS, beginning in April 2003. -
December 3, 2002
Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 3/4 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 3/4 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is unchanged, and the Bank Rate remains at 3 per cent. -
November 22, 2002
Bank of Canada Announces Retirement of Deputy Governor Charles Freedman
Today, the Bank of Canada announced that Deputy Governor Charles (Chuck) Freedman will retire from the Bank effective 5 September 2003. -
November 18, 2002
Governor Explains How the Bank of Canada Promotes Canada's Economic and Financial Welfare
In a speech to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge today outlined some of the ways in which the central bank contributes to Canada's economic and financial welfare. -
October 23, 2002
Bank of Canada releases its October Monetary Policy Report
Today, the Bank of Canada released its October Monetary Policy Report, in which it discusses economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy. -
October 17, 2002
Governor Discusses Role of Productivity in Canada's Prosperity
In this context, he focused on the critical role that higher productivity plays in supporting real income growth and improved standards of living over time. -
October 16, 2002
Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 3/4 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 3/4 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is unchanged, and the Bank Rate remains at 3 per cent. -
September 18, 2002
Governor Credits Sound Economic Framework for Canada's Strong Performance
Canada's economy has shown remarkable strength over the past two years, despite a number of unfavourable developments that originated mainly from abroad, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today in a speech at the University of British Columbia. The adoption of inflation targets, the restoration of fiscal health, and the restructuring initiatives taken by businesses were all positive steps taken in the 1990s that have allowed the economy to better handle economic problems now, he said. -
September 18, 2002
Bank of Canada Announces Economic Research Fellowship Program
The Bank of Canada is launching a Fellowship Program to encourage economic research at Canadian universities, Governor David Dodge announced today during a speech at the University of British Columbia. The Governor said the program is a natural extension of the Bank of Canada's commitment to promoting high-quality research.