News

• May 1, 2001

  Release of the Monetary Policy Report

  Opening statement David Dodge

  This morning, we released our spring 2001 Monetary Policy Report. In the six months since the November 2000 Report, the pace of economic expansion in Canada has slackened, primarily because the economic slowdown in the United States has been more pronounced than anticipated. The extent of the easing in economic activity in Canada is the […]

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• April 20, 2001

  Governor talks about the Bank of Canada's contribution to monetary and financial stability and about the current economic situation

  Media Relations Vancouver, British Columbia

  n a speech today to The Vancouver Board of Trade, Governor David Dodge said that the Bank of Canada contributes to the economic well-being of Canadians by preserving confidence in the value of money and by promoting the safety and soundness of Canada's financial system.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• April 20, 2001

  The Bank of Canada's Contribution to the Economic Well-Being of Canadians

  Remarks David Dodge Vancouver Board of Trade Vancouver, British Columbia

  The Bank of Canada has a commitment to contribute to the economic well-being of Canadians. In other words, we must conduct monetary policy so that it fosters sustained economic growth. Fundamentally, this means creating conditions that favour rising employment and incomes, strong investment, and a more stable macroeconomic environment.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• April 17, 2001

  Bank of Canada lowers Bank Rate by 1/4 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering the Bank Rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 5 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate* is correspondingly lowered, and the Bank's target for the overnight rate is reduced to 4 3/4 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• March 29, 2001

  Changes to certain Bank of Canada operational procedures relating to the Large Value Transfer System and the use of purchases and sales of bankers' acceptances in managing the Bank of Canada's balance sheet

  The Bank of Canada is changing two of its operational procedures relating to the Large Value Transfer System (LVTS), effective 2 April 2001.

  Content Type(s): Press, Announcements
• March 28, 2001

  Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce

  Opening statement David Dodge Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce

  On this occasion, I would like to touch on the Bank's contribution to good economic performance, our emphasis on openness and transparency, and our role in promoting domestic and global financial stability. I will then comment on the Bank's view of current economic conditions and discuss any issues you may wish to raise.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• March 20, 2001

  Governor highlights Bank of Canada's contribution to domestic and global financial stability

  Media Relations Montréal, Quebec

  As an open economy, Canada has a strong interest in promoting a sound and robust international economic environment, Governor David Dodge said today, in a speech to the Montreal Society of Financial Analysts. He stressed that sound macroeconomic policies and robust and efficient financial systems are of paramount importance in an increasingly interconnected world.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• March 20, 2001

  The Bank of Canada and Financial Stability

  Remarks David Dodge Montreal Society of Financial Analysts Montréal, Quebec

  While monetary stability through low inflation is crucial to good economic performance, our economy cannot function properly unless it is also supported by an efficient and stable financial system. And as the world economy becomes increasingly interconnected, sound macroeconomic policies and sound financial systems across all countries are even more essential.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• March 6, 2001

  Bank of Canada lowers Bank Rate to 5 1/4 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering the Bank Rate by one-half of one percentage point to 5 1/4 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is correspondingly lowered, and the Bank's target for the overnight rate is reduced to 5 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• February 27, 2001

  Fall Consultations - 2000: Summary of Comments

  As it has done in the Fall of previous years, the Department of Finance jointly with the Bank of Canada held consultations with market participants on issues relating to the design and operation of government debt programs in 2001-2002.

  Content Type(s): Press, Announcements