Speeches

• December 16, 2009

  Current Issues in Household Finances

  Remarks Mark Carney The National Forum (Canadian Club of Toronto and Empire Club of Canada)

  As the holiday season approaches, our attention turns naturally to the home front. Accordingly, my comments this afternoon will focus on households. I would like to concentrate in particular on the implications of Canadian household finances for financial stability in our country.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• November 19, 2009

  The Evolution of the International Monetary System

  Remarks Mark Carney Foreign Policy Association, New York City New York, New York

  In response to the worst financial crisis since the 1930s, policy-makers around the globe are providing unprecedented stimulus to support economic recovery and are pursuing a radical set of reforms to build a more resilient financial system.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• November 4, 2009

  Central Banking Revealed: How We Promote Canada’s Economic and Financial Well-Being

  Presentation John Murray Prince George Chamber of Commerce Prince George, British Columbia

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Presentations
• October 28, 2009

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

  Opening statement Mark Carney Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce Ottawa, Ontario

  While conditions in the Canadian economy have improved since we met with you in May, many of the basic challenges remain. Before Paul and I take your questions, allow me to outline some of the highlights from our latest Monetary Policy Report, which the Bank released last week.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• October 27, 2009

  Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

  Opening statement Mark Carney House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Ottawa, Ontario

  While conditions in the Canadian economy have improved since we met with you in February and April, many of the basic challenges remain. Before Paul and I take your questions, I would like to give you some of the highlights from our latest Monetary Policy Report, released last week.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• October 26, 2009

  Reforming the Global Financial System

  Remarks Mark Carney Rendez-vous avec l'Autorité des marchés financiers Montréal, Quebec

  After briefly reviewing the current macrofinancial environment, I intend to concentrate on the G-20 reform agenda. The financial crisis has cost tens of millions of jobs and trillions of dollars in foregone output.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• October 22, 2009

  Release of the Monetary Policy Report

  Opening statement Mark Carney Ottawa, Ontario

  Recent indicators point to the start of a global recovery. Economic and financial developments have been somewhat more favourable than we expected in July, although significant fragilities remain.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• October 8, 2009

  Central Banking in Canada: Meeting Today's and Tomorrow's Challenges

  Remarks Paul Jenkins Vancouver Board of Trade Vancouver, British Columbia

  Indeed, the global financial crisis of the past two years has presented unique, stressful challenges that have forced us all to assess what has worked well and what needs to change. Today, I would like to review some of the critical thinking around these issues, primarily from the perspective of our work at the Bank of Canada.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• September 28, 2009

  The Three Rs: Review, Reflect, and Reaffirm

  Remarks Mark Carney Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Victoria, British Columbia

  September is a time to review the past, reflect on the present, and reaffirm goals for the future. Like students who returned to school this month, I will follow this annual discipline today by (i) reviewing the extraordinary events of the past year; (ii) reflecting on the policy response and the current economic outlook; and (iii) reaffirming the Bank of Canada's commitment to price stability.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• September 23, 2009

  Promoting Canada's economic and financial well-being

  Remarks David Longworth Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce Summerside, Prince Edward Island

  The Bank's mandate is to promote Canada's economic and financial well-being. Clearly, this is an important mandate, and we are determined to demonstrate excellence as we work to fulfill it.

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