October 21, 2004 Monetary Policy Report – October 2004 The Canadian economy continues to adjust to major global developments. Content Type(s): Publications, Monetary Policy Report
October 21, 2004 Release of the Monetary Policy Report Opening statement David Dodge The Canadian economy has grown faster than was projected in last April's Monetary Policy Report and the July Update, largely because of a surge in exports. It is now operating near its production capacity and continues to adjust to global economic developments. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
October 21, 2004 Deputy Governor Mark Carney appointed Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Finance Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister announced today that Mark Carney, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, has been appointed Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Finance, effective 15 November. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
October 21, 2004 Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Canadian economy has grown faster than was projected in last April's Monetary Policy Report and the July Update, largely because of a surge in exports. It is now operating near its production capacity and continues to adjust to global economic developments. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
October 19, 2004 Bank of Canada raises overnight rate target by 1/4 percentage point to 2 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 2 1/2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is correspondingly increased, and the Bank Rate is now 2 3/4 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
October 18, 2004 Publication of the Debt Strategy 2005/06 Consultation Document and the Review of the Government of Canada Debt Distribution Framework Consultation documents, prepared jointly by the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada, are being published today. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
October 18, 2004 Review of the Government of Canada Debt Distribution Framework As part of their regular review of debt management policies and programs, the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada, on behalf of the Government of Canada, are seeking the views of interested parties on the design of the framework for distributing the government's debt securities.
October 18, 2004 Debt Strategy 2005/06 Consultation Document The government and the Bank of Canada are seeking views of Government Securities Distributors, institutional investors, and other interested parties on issues relating to the design and operation of the Government of Canada domestic debt programs for fiscal year 2005/06.
October 13, 2004 Bank of Canada Unveils New $50 Bank Note Media Relations Calgary, Alberta The Bank of Canada today unveiled Canada's new $50 bank note, the theme of which is Nation Building: shaping the political, legal, and social structures for democracy and equality. The new note was unveiled at a ceremony in Calgary, Alberta by the Honourable Senator Joyce Fairbairn and David Dodge, Governor of the Bank of Canada. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
October 13, 2004 Famous 5 Foundation Remarks David Dodge Nation Builders Dinner Calgary, Alberta As you know, one of the events and themes commemorated on the new $50 bank note is the Persons Case. I am especially pleased to be here tonight, helping to celebrate the 75th anniversary of that historic case, and honouring the Famous Five, who helped to enshrine the rights of all individuals, in Canada and other countries around the world, to participate on equal terms in political life. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks