August 15, 2007 Bank of Canada Temporarily Expands List of Collateral Eligible for SPRA Transactions Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario As part of its continuing provision of liquidity in support of the efficient functioning of financial markets, the Bank of Canada announced today that it is temporarily expanding the list of collateral eligible for use by market participants in Special Purchase and Resale Agreements (SPRAs). Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
August 9, 2007 Bank of Canada issues statement on provision of liquidity to support the stability and efficient function of financial markets Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario In light of current market conditions, the Bank of Canada would like to assure financial market participants and the public that it will provide liquidity to support the stability of the Canadian financial system and the continued functioning of financial markets. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
July 25, 2007 Bank of Canada releases 2008 schedule of dates for its policy interest rate announcements Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today released its 2008 schedule of eight dates for announcing decisions on its key policy interest rate, and confirmed the announcement dates for the remainder of this year. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
July 12, 2007 Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario Economic growth and inflation in Canada in the first half of this year have been stronger than was expected in the April Monetary Policy Report. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
July 10, 2007 Bank of Canada raises overnight rate target by 1/4 percentage point to 4 1/2 per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that it is raising its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 4 1/2 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
June 13, 2007 Governor Dodge Discusses the Implications of Demographics on Monetary Policy Media Relations St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Demographic trends and the effect of Canada's aging population have begun to have an impact on the Canadian monetary policy, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
May 29, 2007 Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 4 1/4 per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 4 1/4 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
May 21, 2007 Governor Dodge Says Leadership Needed to Strengthen International Institutions Media Relations Chicago, Illinois The global economy could run more smoothly if G-7 countries showed the leadership that would strengthen international financial institutions, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
May 10, 2007 Governor Dodge Discusses Need to Support Canada's Private Pension System Media Relations Toronto, Ontario Policy-makers need to make sure that Canada's system of private pensions provides the right incentives for risk to be managed appropriately, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
May 4, 2007 Governor Dodge discusses how flexible exchange rates aid economic adjustments Media Relations Montréal, Quebec A flexible exchange rate regime can help an economy adjust to shocks, and can be an important part of a market-based, liberalized trade and financial order, said Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases