December 10, 2007 Reflections on Developments in the Canadian Financial System Remarks David Dodge Canadian Club of Toronto and the Empire Club of Canada Toronto, Ontario It has become a tradition that I deliver a speech late in the year on issues related to the financial system. When I say "financial system," I mean financial institutions and markets, together with the clearing and settlement systems through which financial assets flow. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
December 10, 2007 Governor Dodge Says Transparency Essential for Financial Market Efficiency Media Relations Toronto, Ontario Recent market events have shown how important it is to have appropriate levels of transparency and disclosure of information for financial markets to function well, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
October 3, 2007 Liquidity, Liquidity, Liquidity Remarks David Longworth Investment Industry Association of Canada Toronto, Ontario Sound financial investment is important to individuals, to firms, and to society as a whole. By definition, investment is forward looking, and thus our future financial well-being is shaped by the soundness of the investment decisions we make today. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
May 10, 2007 A Sound Pension System – Handling Risk Appropriately Remarks David Dodge Conference Board of Canada 2007 Pensions Summit Toronto, Ontario It goes without saying that a sound system of private pensions is important from the perspective of pensioners who rely on a given plan for their retirement income. For firms, a pension plan can help to attract and retain staff, and so the business community also counts on a sound pension system. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
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
January 25, 2007 Dodge discusses monetary policy and the economy, calls for stronger IMF Media Relations Toronto, Ontario "This simple paradigm is very helpful because monetary policy works better when it is understood," the Governor said. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
January 25, 2007 Monetary Policy and Developments in the Global and Canadian Economies Remarks David Dodge Canadian Netherlands Business and Professional Association, and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Toronto Toronto, Ontario The Bank of Canada has been around for over 70 years. Throughout this period, the Bank has had one over-arching mandate: to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canadians. Over the years, we have learned that the best contribution that monetary policy can make in this regard is to give Canadians confidence in the future value of their money. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
December 11, 2006 Dodge Urges Action on Improving Financial System Efficiency Media Relations Toronto, Ontario Canada's macroeconomic policies are second to none in supporting financial system efficiency, but work is needed to bring the country's structural policies up to that level, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
December 11, 2006 Improving Financial System Efficiency: The Need for Action Remarks David Dodge Economic Club of Toronto Toronto, Ontario The FSR reports on developments and trends in financial systems here and abroad, summarizes recent research by Bank staff on financial sector policies, and promotes discussion of how to strengthen our financial system. In short, the goal of the FSR is to improve financial system efficiency and stability. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
November 28, 2005 Investing in Productivity Remarks David Dodge Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships Toronto, Ontario Measures of productivity tell us how much output we produce from the use of tangible inputs - such as skilled workers and capital equipment - and intangible inputs - such as technological advances and managerial and entrepreneurial know-how. Productivity rises over time as we boost output by finding new and more efficient ways to use these inputs. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks