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
March 28, 2011 The “Great” Recession in Canada: Perception vs. Reality Remarks Jean Boivin Montréal CFA Society Montréal, Quebec Barely three years ago, the financial crisis was a source of major concern worldwide. This unprecedented event had serious and costly repercussions, which we continue to feel today. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
March 26, 2011 The Paradigm Shifts: Global Imbalances, Policy, and Latin America Remarks Mark Carney Inter-American Development Bank Calgary, Alberta Globalization is the opportunity and the challenge of our age. It has the potential to lift billions out of poverty, vastly expand economic prospects, and develop a more diverse and resilient global economy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
February 10, 2011 Commodity Prices: The Long and the Short of It Remarks John Murray IPAC-Saskatchewan/Johnson/Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy Regina, Saskatchewan Commodity prices are once again making headlines. Some commodity prices, such as those for copper and cattle, have reached record highs; others are rising quickly and approaching previous peaks. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
February 2, 2011 Canada’s Competitive Imperative: Investing in Productivity Gains Remarks Tiff Macklem Productivity Alberta Calgary, Alberta Canada’s advantages were very apparent through the financial crisis. They sheltered us from the worst of the storm and put Canada at the front of the pack coming out of the recession. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
February 1, 2011 Canada's Competitive Imperative: Investing in Productivity Gains Remarks Tiff Macklem Productivity Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Canada’s advantages were very apparent through the financial crisis. They sheltered us from the worst of the storm and put Canada at the front of the pack coming out of the recession. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
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