News

• July 17, 2003

  Release of the Monetary Policy Report Update

  Opening statement David Dodge

  Today, we released our Update to the April Monetary Policy Report. The Update reviews economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• July 15, 2003

  Bank of Canada lowers target for the overnight rate by 1/4 percentage point to 3 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 3 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• June 20, 2003

  Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Special Adviser

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Professor John Helliwell to the visiting-economist position of Special Adviser during 2003 and 2004.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• June 18, 2003

  Governor Reviews Recent Economic Developments

  Media Relations Halifax, Nova Scotia

  Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge reviewed some of the developments that are influencing the Canadian economy in a speech today to the Metropolitan Halifax Chamber of Commerce.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• June 18, 2003

  Recent Economic Developments and the Conduct of Monetary Policy

  Remarks David Dodge Metropolitan Halifax Chamber of Commerce Halifax, Nova Scotia

  It's been a year since I last spoke in Halifax, and a lot has changed since then. We've witnessed some extraordinary events, both in Canada and around the world. On the whole, Canada's economy has withstood the turmoil quite well. The impact of some more recent events is not yet clear.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• June 12, 2003

  Governor Reviews Recent Economic Developments

  Media Relations Montréal, Quebec

  Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge reviewed some of the developments that are influencing both demand and prices for Canadian goods and services in a speech today to the Conseil du patronat du Québec.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• June 12, 2003

  Recent Economic Developments and the Conduct of Monetary Policy

  Remarks David Dodge Conseil du patronat du Québec Montréal, Quebec

  I want to talk to you about the Canadian economy - how it has evolved over the past few months and what are the prospects ahead. In doing so, I will review the economic forecast from our latest Monetary Policy Report, which we published in April. Then I will talk about what has changed since that time.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• June 11, 2003

  It All Starts with the Data

  Remarks David Dodge Conference of European Statisticians Geneva, Switzerland

  Our statistical needs are fundamentally shaped by what we are expected to do under our mandate. The primary goal of most central banks today is to conduct monetary policy so as to achieve and maintain price stability. Low, stable, and predictable inflation is the means to our ultimate objective of solid economic performance over time.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• June 5, 2003

  How Sound Economic Policies Help During Uncertain Times

  Remarks David Dodge German-Canadian Business Club of Berlin-Brandenburg Berlin, Germany

  It is an honour and a privilege to address the German-Canadian Business Club of Berlin-Brandenburg at its inaugural meeting. Groups such as this one serve many important purposes, not the least of which is the development of trading links that help to strengthen the economies of both our countries.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• June 3, 2003

  Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 3 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 3 1/4 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases