May 13, 2003 Policies to Sustain Growth Domestically and Internationally Remarks David Dodge Foreign Bankers' Association in the Netherlands Amsterdam, The Netherlands I have been looking forward to coming to Amsterdam since Governor Wellink extended the invitation last year. I must say that when you consider what has been happening in the world economy, it is certainly an interesting time to be a Canadian at international meetings such as the BIS meeting I attended yesterday. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
April 7, 2003 Focusing on the Long Term Remarks David Dodge Canadian Council of Chief Executives Washington, D.C. It has not been an easy year. All of you have been running companies and making decisions under very uncertain conditions. You have had to deal with corporate and accounting issues. Markets have been volatile. And geopolitical events have shaken confidence. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
March 18, 2003 The Benefits of Sound Economic Policies Remarks David Dodge Italian Bankers Association Rome, Italy Canada and Italy share many similar characteristics. We both belong to the G-7, and we are among the smaller members of that group. Our two economies vary greatly from region to region, both in terms of structure and strength. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
March 12, 2003 Website Awards Event Remarks David Dodge Website Awards Event, Central Banking Publications and Lombard Street Research London, United Kingdom It has become almost a cliché to point out that "Internet time moves faster than normal time." But I'm reminded of that observation as I accept this award - an award for achievement in a medium that barely existed ten years ago. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
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
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 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