January 26, 2006 Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today released its Update to the October Monetary Policy Report (MPR). The Update discusses current economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
January 24, 2006 Bank of Canada raises overnight rate target by 1/4 percentage point to 3 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 3 1/2 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
December 12, 2005 Governor Dodge Reviews Canada's Inflation-Targeting Framework Media Relations Regina, Saskatchewan In a speech to the Regina Chamber of Commerce, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said that Canada's economic record over the past 15 years demonstrates the value of focusing monetary policy on keeping inflation low, stable, and predictable. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
December 6, 2005 Bank of Canada raises overnight rate target by 1/4 percentage point to 3 1/4 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 3 1/4 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
November 28, 2005 Governor Dodge Discusses Investing in Productivity Media Relations Toronto, Ontario Improving Canada's productivity performance requires more efficient allocation of labour and capital resources, and continued innovation in both products and production processes, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today at a conference organized by the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
November 9, 2005 Governor Dodge Discusses Efficiency and the Importance of Pension Plans Media Relations Montréal, Quebec Canada's pension system should be strengthened so it can continue to play an important role in our economy and contribute to efficiency of financial markets, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
October 24, 2005 Bank of Canada Statement on the Nomination of Dr. Ben S. Bernanke as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of the United States Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada has been honoured to work with Chairman Alan Greenspan for the past 18 years, and we wish him every success in his future endeavours. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
October 20, 2005 Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today released its October Monetary Policy Report, which discusses current economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
October 18, 2005 Bank of Canada raises overnight rate target by 1/4 percentage point to 3 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 3 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
September 22, 2005 Governor Dodge Discusses How Regulation Can Improve Financial System Efficiency Media Relations Toronto, Ontario Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge today said that the pursuit of financial system efficiency is an important way for regulators to "best serve the public and contribute to sustainable economic growth and prosperity in Canada." Content Type(s): Press, Press releases