Remarks

• December 4, 2000

  Why a Floating Exchange Rate Regime Makes Sense for Canada

  Remarks Gordon Thiessen Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain Montréal, Quebec

  One of the issues that has often surfaced over the years is the exchange rate for the Canadian dollar. Indeed, over the past couple of years, it has been a topic of considerable public discussion.

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• September 14, 2000

  The Outlook for the Canadian Economy and the Conduct of Monetary Policy

  Remarks Gordon Thiessen Calgary Chamber of Commerce Calgary, Alberta

  Today, I would like to bring you up to date on the Bank of Canada's views about the outlook for the Canadian economy. Prospects for the period ahead are generally very favourable.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• June 15, 2000

  The Canadian Economy: Finding the Right Balance

  Remarks Gordon Thiessen Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Kelowna, British Columbia

  With the technological revolution that is currently sweeping the globe, dealing with change is a growing challenge for businesses these days. This revolution is erasing national frontiers, intensifying competition, and transforming economies everywhere.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• April 26, 2000

  The Canadian Economy: Charting a Course for the Future

  Remarks Gordon Thiessen Chambre de commerce régionale de Sainte-Foy Sainte-Foy, Quebec

  The 1990s was a difficult period for Canada and the Canadian economy. From the beginning of the decade, it was clear that we had to grapple with the problems that had been hampering our economic performance through most of the 1970s and 1980s.

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• March 9, 2000

  The Conduct of Monetary Policy When You Live Next Door to a Large Neighbour

  Remarks Gordon Thiessen Canadian Society of New York New York, New York

  Both in Canada and elsewhere, much ink has been spilled over the past year on the pros and cons of different exchange rate regimes and the implications for monetary policy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• January 27, 2000

  Accountability and Transparency in Canada's Monetary Policy

  Remarks Gordon Thiessen Metropolitan Halifax Chamber of Commerce Halifax, Nova Scotia

  Public sector institutions have been undergoing significant changes over the past decade. One of the most important changes has been the move to greater accountability. Public institutions are now required to be more open and to provide more information about their operations. Or, to use the word currently in vogue, to be more “transparent.”

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