June 11, 2002 Trust, Transparency, and Financial Markets Remarks David Dodge Greater Halifax Partnership Halifax, Nova Scotia But first, I would like to address an important subject; that is, how to promote the efficient operation of Canada's financial markets. Rather than approaching this topic in a detailed, technical way, I want to speak about two qualities that are essential to their efficient operation: trust and transparency. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
May 14, 2002 International Financial Architecture and the Resolution of Financial Crises Remarks David Dodge Canadian Club of Ottawa and the Canadian Institute of International Affairs Ottawa, Ontario The preamble to the Bank of Canada Act calls on us to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canada. In this context, we aim to foster good economic performance through monetary stability - that is to say, through low, stable, and predictable inflation. But no market economy can function properly unless it is also supported by an efficient and stable financial system. 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 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
April 30, 2002 Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce Opening statement David Dodge Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce To counter that uncertainty and bolster consumer and business confidence, the Bank of Canada moved aggressively to provide monetary stimulus. Between last September and January 2002, we lowered interest rates by 200 basis points, bringing the total reduction since January 2001 to 375 basis points. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
June 28, 2005 Governor Dodge Discusses Policies to Help Resolve Global Imbalances Media Relations London, United Kingdom Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge today spoke about the policies that governments around the world need to adopt in order to bring about an orderly resolution to global economic imbalances. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
May 17, 2005 Bank of Canada announces reallocation of Deputy Governor responsibilities Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge and Senior Deputy Governor Paul Jenkins today announced a reallocation of responsibilities among several Deputy Governors. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
September 3, 2003 Bank of Canada lowers target for the overnight rate by 1/4 percentage point to 2 3/4 per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 2 3/4 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
July 24, 2003 Bank of Canada releases 2004 schedule of dates for its policy interest rate announcements Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today released its 2004 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
June 21, 2006 Governor Dodge Says Canadian Businesses Are Making Needed Adjustments Media Relations Montréal, Quebec Powerful developments and trends in the global economy mean that Canadian businesses need to make adjustments, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases