November 17, 1999
Bank Rate Raised by ¼ Percentage Point to 5 Per Cent
The Bank of Canada today raised its Bank Rate by ¼ of one percentage point to 5 per cent.
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November 2, 1999
The Challenges for Canadian Monetary Policy in the Year 2000
Monetary policy actions take a relatively long time to affect the economy and inflation—anywhere between 12 to 24 months. Because of this, central banks must always look ahead and must put in place today the monetary conditions that are needed to help keep the economy on a sustainable path down the road. By 'sustainable' I mean a situation where economic growth and job creation are not at risk from rising inflation. -
November 2, 1999
Bank of Canada Governor speaks to the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce
The Bank of Canada expects a positive economic picture going into next year, Bank of Canada Governor Gordon Thiessen told the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce today. -
September 23, 1999
Canada's economy as the year 2000 approaches
It is always a pleasure to return and speak to people in my home province. This time, we are here for a meeting of the Bank of Canada's Board of Directors. Once a year, our Board meets outside Ottawa, in a different part of the country. This year, we are delighted to be in Regina. -
September 23, 1999
Bank of Canada Governor Speaks to the Regina Chamber of Commerce
Canadians have good reason to be optimistic about the future, Bank of Canada Governor Gordon Thiessen told the Regina Chamber of Commerce today. -
September 2, 1999
Year 2000 and Contingency Arrangements for the Provision of Liquidity by the Bank of Canada
The financial sector is a crucial part of the Canadian economy and is well prepared for the year 2000. -
June 2, 1999
Canadian economic performance at the end of the twentieth century
As the curtain comes down on the twentieth century and we move on to the next millennium, it is difficult to resist the temptation to be both retrospective and prospective. -
May 27, 1999
Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Senior Deputy Governor
The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada announced today that, pursuant to Section 6 of the Bank of Canada Act, Malcolm Knight has been appointed Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank for a seven-year term, effective 5 July 1999. -
May 26, 1999
Opening Statement before the Standing Committee on Finance of the House of Commons
It is always a pleasure to appear before your Committee following the publication of our Monetary Policy Report. We released our ninth Report last Wednesday. The Bank of Canada began publishing these Reports on a semi-annual basis four years ago, as part of our effort to increase the transparency and accountability of the Bank's conduct of monetary policy. -
May 25, 1999
Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Special Adviser
Professor Daniel Racette has been chosen to fill the visiting economist position of Special Adviser in the Bank of Canada for a one-year term beginning in August 1999.