September 16, 1997 The recent economic record in Canada and the challenges ahead for monetary policy Remarks Gordon Thiessen New England-Canadian Business Council Boston, Massachusetts It has been a little over two years since my last public speech to an audience in the United States. During this time, a lot has happened in terms of economic developments in our two countries. One thing that continues to impress me is the remarkable performance of the U.S. economy, which has achieved six years of steady economic expansion, with high rates of job creation and low inflation. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks