Toronto, Ontario

• November 28, 2005

  Investing in Productivity

  Remarks David Dodge Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships Toronto, Ontario

  Measures of productivity tell us how much output we produce from the use of tangible inputs - such as skilled workers and capital equipment - and intangible inputs - such as technological advances and managerial and entrepreneurial know-how. Productivity rises over time as we boost output by finding new and more efficient ways to use these inputs.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• November 28, 2005

  Governor Dodge Discusses Investing in Productivity

  Media Relations Toronto, Ontario

  Improving Canada's productivity performance requires more efficient allocation of labour and capital resources, and continued innovation in both products and production processes, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today at a conference organized by the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships.

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• September 22, 2005

  Governor Dodge Discusses How Regulation Can Improve Financial System Efficiency

  Media Relations Toronto, Ontario

  Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge today said that the pursuit of financial system efficiency is an important way for regulators to "best serve the public and contribute to sustainable economic growth and prosperity in Canada."

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• September 22, 2005

  Financial System Efficiency: Getting the Regulatory Framework Right

  Remarks David Dodge Toronto CFA Society Toronto, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada has been contributing to the goal of an efficient financial system in a number of ways. The Bank's monetary policy aims to keep inflation low, stable, and predictable.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• March 30, 2005

  Canada's Competitiveness: The Importance of Investing in Skills

  Remarks David Dodge Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning Toronto, Ontario

  Productivity plays a critical role when it comes to our national standard of living. Productivity growth is the main element that contributes to continued improvements in real incomes and overall prosperity. Rising productivity lets businesses pay higher wages, while keeping costs down, employment high, and profits coming in. That's why economists like me spend a lot of time thinking about ways to improve the productivity of our economy.

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