April 13, 2011 Release of the Monetary Policy Report Opening statement Mark Carney Ottawa, Ontario As anticipated in January, the global economic recovery is becoming more firmly entrenched and is expected to continue at a steady pace. In the United States, growth is solidifying, although consolidation of household and ultimately government balance sheets will limit the pace of the expansion. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
January 19, 2011 Release of the Monetary Policy Report Opening statement Mark Carney Ottawa, Ontario The global economic recovery is proceeding at a somewhat faster pace than the Bank had anticipated, although risks remain elevated. Private domestic demand in the United States has picked up and will be reinforced by recently announced monetary and fiscal stimulus. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
October 27, 2010 Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce Opening statement Mark Carney Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce Ottawa, Ontario We are pleased to appear before this committee today to discuss the Bank of Canada’s views on the economy and our monetary policy stance. Before I take your questions, I would like to give you some of the highlights from our latest Monetary Policy Report, which was released last week. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
October 26, 2010 Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Opening statement Mark Carney House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Ottawa, Ontario We are pleased to appear before this committee today to discuss the Bank of Canada’s views on the economy and our monetary policy stance. Before I take your questions, I would like to give you some of the highlights from our latest Monetary Policy Report, which was released last week. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
October 20, 2010 Release of the Monetary Policy Report Opening statement Mark Carney Ottawa, Ontario The global economic recovery is entering a new phase. In advanced economies, temporary factors supporting growth in 2010, such as the inventory cycle and pent-up demand, have largely run their course and fiscal stimulus will shift to fiscal consolidation over the projection horizon. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
July 22, 2010 Release of the Monetary Policy Report Opening statement Mark Carney Ottawa, Ontario The global economic recovery is proceeding but is not yet self-sustaining. A greater emphasis on balance sheet repair by households, banks, and governments in a number of advanced economies is expected to temper the pace of global growth relative to the Bank’s outlook in April. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
May 26, 2010 Senate Committee on National Finance Opening statement Pierre Duguay Senate Committee on National Finance Ottawa, Ontario At year-end 2009, there were 1.8 billion bank notes in circulation, with a total value of $55.5 billion – approximately $1,630 per Canadian. The Bank of Canada is not responsible for coins. Decisions on coinage rest with the federal government, in particular, the Department of Finance, and with the Royal Canadian Mint. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
April 29, 2010 Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce Opening statement Mark Carney Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce Ottawa, Ontario Good morning, Mr. Chairman and committee members. I am pleased to appear before this committee today to discuss the Bank of Canada’s views on the economy and our monetary policy stance. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
April 27, 2010 Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Opening statement Mark Carney House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Ottawa, Ontario Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and committee members. I am pleased to appear before this committee today to discuss the Bank of Canada’s views on the economy and our monetary policy stance. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
April 22, 2010 Release of the Monetary Policy Report Opening statement Mark Carney Ottawa, Ontario Good Morning. I am pleased to be here with you today to discuss the April Monetary Policy Report, which the Bank published this morning. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements