News

• March 22, 2007

  Promoting Economic Flexibility: A Shared Responsibility

  Presentation Paul Jenkins The Economist Business Roundtable with the Government of Canada

  These remarks are based on a to the Vancouver Board of Trade, 13 September 2006.

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• March 9, 2007

  Bank of Canada Announces Research Fellowship for 2007

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that Professor Jean-Marie Dufour of the Université de Montréal is the recipient of the Bank's Research Fellowship for 2007.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): Fellowship Program
• March 8, 2007

  Dodge discusses the importance of flexibility in meeting economic challenges

  Media Relations Calgary, Alberta

  In a speech to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Governor Dodge explained that while strong macroeconomic conditions are necessary for meeting the challenges of the global economy, additional work on microeconomic policies is still needed.

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• March 8, 2007

  Meeting Global Economic Challenges: The Need for Flexibility

  Remarks David Dodge Calgary Chamber of Commerce Calgary, Alberta

  Our primary objective at the Bank is 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. We do this by keeping inflation low, stable, and predictable.

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• March 6, 2007

  Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 4 1/4 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 4 1/4 per cent.

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• March 1, 2007

  Canadians need to strike back in fight against fraud

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Canadians need to be more vigilant in the fight against fraud, senior law enforcement and government officials are warning.

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• February 22, 2007

  Adjusting to Economic Change

  Remarks Sheryl Kennedy Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

  The past five years have indeed been a period of great and relatively rapid economic change, both here in Saskatchewan and across the country. In my remarks today, I'd like to describe this change and discuss its significance to our economic well-being.

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• February 20, 2007

  Standing Senate Committee on National Finance

  Remarks Paul Jenkins Standing Senate Committee on National Finance Ottawa, Ontario

  The preamble of this bill addresses some very important issues: the need for Canadians to trust in the management of the public purse, and the importance of openness and accountability. I can assure you that the Bank of Canada takes these issues very seriously.

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• February 6, 2007

  Promoting Stability, Confidence and Well-being

  Remarks David Longworth Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Waterloo, Ontario

  The strengths of the twin cities - in research, advanced manufacturing, and information technology, among other sectors - are well known. Less well known, perhaps, is the region's success in responding effectively to changes in the world economy.

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• February 1, 2007

  Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

  Remarks David Dodge House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

  Our interest in income trusts relates to the efficient functioning and health of Canada's financial system. A safe and efficient financial system is essential to Canada's economic well-being. The Bank of Canada works with other government agencies, as well as market participants, to promote the safe and efficient functioning of the financial system.

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