Press

• November 25, 2002

  Debt-Strategy Consultations 2003/04 - Views Sought on Issues Relating to the Design and Operation of Government Debt Programs in 2003/04 and Beyond

  A consultation document on issues relating to the design and operation of government debt programs for fiscal year 2003/04 and beyond, prepared jointly by the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada, was published today. Debt-strategy planning is based on the fiscal outlook in the 2002 Economic and Fiscal Update released 30 October 2002, which projects that government borrowing in financial markets will remain near current levels.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
• November 25, 2002

  Turnaround Time and Timing for Government of Canada Securities Auctions and Repurchase Operations

  Effective 9 December 2002, the turnaround time for Government of Canada securities auctions will be reduced from 15 minutes to 10 minutes, and the turnaround time for repurchase operations will be reduced from 30 minutes to 15 minutes. Coincident with these changes, the submission deadline for buybacks on a cash basis will be advanced from 1:15 p.m to 1:00 p.m.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
• November 22, 2002

  Bank of Canada Announces Retirement of Deputy Governor Charles Freedman

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Today, the Bank of Canada announced that Deputy Governor Charles (Chuck) Freedman will retire from the Bank effective 5 September 2003.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 18, 2002

  Governor Explains How the Bank of Canada Promotes Canada's Economic and Financial Welfare

  Media Relations Calgary, Alberta

  In a speech to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge today outlined some of the ways in which the central bank contributes to Canada's economic and financial welfare.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 18, 2002

  Promoting Canada's Economic and Financial Welfare

  Remarks David Dodge Calgary Chamber of Commerce Calgary, Alberta

  It's been a difficult year for many sectors of the Alberta economy. Certainly, the severe drought hurt many western farmers, and investment in the energy sector was held back by low oil and gas prices. In addition, the slump in the telecom sector has affected Calgary.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• November 12, 2002

  Staying the Course

  Remarks David Dodge a panel discussion at the Banco de México Mexico City, Mexico

  The dramatic events of the last two years and growing concern about the near-term prospects for the global economy have created a climate in which policy-makers focus only on current economic developments and lose sight of longer-term goals.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks