News

• December 22, 1999

  Bank of Canada Announces Deputy Governor Appointment

  Media Relations

  The appointment of Pierre Duguay as Deputy Governor and member of the Governing Council of the Bank of Canada was announced today on behalf of the Bank's Board of Directors.

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• December 6, 1999

  The Canadian economy, productivity, and our standard of living

  Remarks Gordon Thiessen The Fraser Institute Vancouver, British Columbia

  Over the past couple of years, there has been considerable debate about productivity and our standard of living in Canada. For the most part, the discussion of these issues has been useful, but at times it has been somewhat confusing.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• December 6, 1999

  Bank of Canada Governor speaks to The Fraser Institute

  Media Relations Vancouver, British Columbia

  There is increasing international consensus that monetary policy can contribute to productivity growth and rising standards of living by establishing a stable, low-inflation environment, Bank of Canada Governor Gordon Thiessen told The Fraser Institute in a speech today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 17, 1999

  Release of the Monetary Policy Report

  Opening statement Gordon Thiessen

  Good morning. The Bank of Canada has just released its tenth Monetary Policy Report. This morning, we also raised our target for the overnight interest rate by 1/4 of one percentage point to 4 3/4 per cent. This follows a similar increase yesterday in the U.S. Federal Funds rate to 5 ½ per cent. The […]

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• November 17, 1999

  Bank of Canada releases its semi-annual Monetary Policy Report

  Media Relations

  Today the Bank of Canada released its tenth Monetary Policy Report in which it discusses economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 17, 1999

  Bank Rate Raised by ¼ Percentage Point to 5 Per Cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today raised its Bank Rate by ¼ of one percentage point to 5 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 2, 1999

  The Challenges for Canadian Monetary Policy in the Year 2000

  Remarks Gordon Thiessen the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

  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.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• November 2, 1999

  Bank of Canada Governor speaks to the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce

  Media Relations Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

  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.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• September 23, 1999

  Canada's economy as the year 2000 approaches

  Remarks Gordon Thiessen the Chamber of Commerce Regina, Saskatchewan

  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.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• September 23, 1999

  Bank of Canada Governor Speaks to the Regina Chamber of Commerce

  Media Relations Regina, Saskatchewan

  Canadians have good reason to be optimistic about the future, Bank of Canada Governor Gordon Thiessen told the Regina Chamber of Commerce today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases