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  1. 17 December 2004

    Bank of Canada announces Deputy Governor appointment

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Tiff Macklem as Deputy Governor of the Bank and a member of the Bank's Governing Council, effective 29 December. Mr. Macklem's appointment fills the vacancy created by the departure of Mark Carney.

  2. 9 December 2004

    Governor Dodge Says Canada Must Improve Its Financial System Efficiency

    Press Release  - Toronto, Ontario

    Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today it is imperative that Canada work to enhance the efficiency of its financial system.

  3. 7 December 2004

    Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    he Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is unchanged, and the Bank Rate remains at 2 3/4 per cent.

  4. 1 December 2004

    Nominations Invited for the Bank of Canada's Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    Effective today, the Bank of Canada is inviting nominations for the second annual Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence. This award is presented to one or more police officers, employees, or volunteers of a Canadian law enforcement agency who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and initiative in the fight against bank note counterfeiting or in the prevention of counterfeiting.

  5. 17 November 2004

    Bank of Canada Issues New $50 Bank Note

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today put into circulation Canada's new $50 bank note. The new note will be distributed and become available across the country over the next few weeks.

  6. 21 October 2004

    Deputy Governor Mark Carney appointed Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Finance

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Prime Minister announced today that Mark Carney, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, has been appointed Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Finance, effective 15 November.

  7. 21 October 2004

    Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Canadian economy has grown faster than was projected in last April's Monetary Policy Report and the July Update, largely because of a surge in exports. It is now operating near its production capacity and continues to adjust to global economic developments.

  8. 19 October 2004

    Bank of Canada raises overnight rate target by 1/4 percentage point to 2 1/2 per cent

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today announced that it is raising its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 2 1/2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is correspondingly increased, and the Bank Rate is now 2 3/4 per cent.

  9. 13 October 2004

    Bank of Canada Unveils New $50 Bank Note

    Press Release  - Calgary, Alberta

    The Bank of Canada today unveiled Canada's new $50 bank note, the theme of which is Nation Building: shaping the political, legal, and social structures for democracy and equality. The new note was unveiled at a ceremony in Calgary, Alberta by the Honourable Senator Joyce Fairbairn and David Dodge, Governor of the Bank of Canada.

  10. 29 September 2004

    Bank of Canada Issues New $20 Bank Notes

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    "The $20 bank note is the most widely used note," said Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge. "It accounts for almost half of all bank notes in circulation, which is why we encourage Canadians to become familiar with its design and security features.

  11. 28 September 2004

    Survey of Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Market Activity in Canada

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    Summary results of a survey of activity in Canadian foreign exchange and derivatives markets conducted by the Bank of Canada in April 2004 are now available. Similar surveys were undertaken in 51 other countries during the same month, and the central banks of many of those countries are also releasing their results today.

  12. 20 September 2004

    Governor Dodge Discusses Monetary Policy in an Evolving World Economy

    Press Release  - Calgary, Alberta

    Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge today reviewed Canada's economic outlook and prospects for monetary policy in the context of the evolving world economy.

  13. 8 September 2004

    Bank of Canada raises target for the overnight rate by 1/4 percentage point to 2 1/4 per cent

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today announced that it is raising its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 2 1/4 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is correspondingly increased, and the Bank Rate is now 2 1/2 per cent.

  14. 25 August 2004

    Bank of Canada Unveils New $20 Bank Note

    Press Release  - Vancouver, British Columbia

    The Bank of Canada today unveiled Canada's new $20 bank note, the theme of which is Arts and Culture. The new note was unveiled at a ceremony in Vancouver by the Honourable John McCallum, Minister of National Revenue (by videotape), and Paul Jenkins, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada.

  15. 18 August 2004

    Bank of Canada Announces Recipients of First Law-Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence

    Press Release  - Toronto,Ontario

    Three recipients, Detective Carmine Palermo, Detective Constable Thomas Hancock, and Detective Constable Harjit Sangha, of the Toronto Police Service (TPS) Fraud Squad, have been selected for their impressive initiative and creative work on "Project Greenback". This project resulted in the seizure of approximately $3 million in counterfeit bank notes, as well as the successful dismantling of multiple counterfeit production facilities in the Toronto area.

  16. 12 August 2004

    Canada's new $20 bank note to be unveiled on 25 August 2004

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    Canada's new $20 bank note will be unveiled on Wednesday, 25 August 2004, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The new $20 bank note celebrates Canadian arts and culture and features the work of Bill Reid, one of Canada's most accomplished artists.

  17. 26 July 2004

    Bank of Canada supports the new International Journal of Central Banking

    Press Release

    The Bank of Canada today announced plans to support the development of a new publication focused on central bank theory and practice and issued a call for research papers. The International Journal of Central Banking (IJCB) will be a joint project of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the European Central Bank, and each of the Group of Ten (G-10) central banks, with participation expected from other central banks.

  18. 22 July 2004

    Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today released its Update to the April Monetary Policy Report. The Update discusses current economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy.

  19. 20 July 2004

    Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 per cent

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is unchanged, and the Bank Rate remains at 2 1/4 per cent.

  20. 13 July 2004

    Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Special Adviser

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Professor Christopher Ragan to the position of Special Adviser during the year 2004-2005.

  21. 8 July 2004

    Bank of Canada releases 2005 schedule of dates for its policy interest rate announcements

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today released its 2005 schedule of eight dates for announcing decisions on its key policy interest rate, and confirmed the announcement dates for the remainder of this year.

  22. 16 June 2004

    Governor Dodge Discusses How Canada Is Adjusting to Changes in the Global Economy

    Press Release  - Hamilton, Ontario

    The Canadian economy is well placed to adjust to the major changes underway in the world economy, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today. While Canada has adopted the right policies to allow its economy to adjust to changing forces, it should continue its efforts to prepare for new opportunities and challenges, the Governor said.

  23. 8 June 2004

    Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 per cent

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is unchanged, and the Bank Rate remains at 2 1/4 per cent.

  24. 15 April 2004

    Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today released its April Monetary Policy Report, which reviews economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy.

  25. 13 April 2004

    Bank of Canada lowers target for the overnight rate by 1/4 percentage point to 2 per cent

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is correspondingly lowered, and the Bank Rate is now 2 1/4 per cent.

  26. 17 March 2004

    The Bank of Canada Issues New $100 Bank Notes

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today officially put into circulation Canada's new $100 bank notes. The new notes will be distributed and become available across the country over the next two weeks.

  27. 4 March 2004

    Bank of Canada Announces Research Fellowship Award for 2004

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today announced that Professor René Garcia, of the Université de Montréal, is the recipient of the Bank's Fellowship award for research for 2004.

  28. 3 March 2004

    Bank of Canada Announces Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeiting Deterrence

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today announced the creation of a Law Enforcement Award of Excellence that will be presented annually to a police officer who demonstrates outstanding commitment and initiative in the fight against bank note counterfeiting.

  29. 2 March 2004

    Bank of Canada lowers target for the overnight rate by 1/4 percentage point to 2 1/4 per cent

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 2 1/4 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is correspondingly lowered, and the Bank Rate is now 2 1/2 per cent.

  30. 17 February 2004

    Good Policies Speed up Economic Adjustment, Says Governor Dodge

    Press Release  - Mexico City, Mexico

    The right set of macroeconomic policies helps countries to adjust to changing economic circumstances, David Dodge, Governor of the Bank of Canada, told a business audience today in Mexico City.

  31. 11 February 2004

    Governor Dodge Discusses Need to Adjust to Changing Economic World

    Press Release  - Montréal, Québec

    Speaking to the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montréal today, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge talked about the longer-term trends and the challenges facing the Canadian economy in the years ahead, and the adjustments that will be necessary to meet those challenges.

  32. 9 February 2004

    Statement by Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge on the passing of former Governor, Gerald Bouey

    Press Release

    "We are saddened by the passing on Friday of a great friend, former Bank of Canada Governor, Gerald Bouey. Gerry Bouey had a long and remarkable career at the Bank. He was a distinguished and highly respected Bank of Canada Governor, not only in this country but internationally as well. His outstanding leadership as Governor [...]

  33. 28 January 2004

    The Bank of Canada Unveils New $100 Bank Note

    Press Release  - Halifax, Nova Scotia

    The Bank of Canada today unveiled Canada's new $100 bank note, which will go into circulation beginning 17 March. The new note was unveiled in Halifax by the Honourable Robert Thibault, Member of Parliament for West Nova, Nova Scotia, David Dodge, Governor of the Bank of Canada, Marc Garneau, President of the Canadian Space Agency and former astronaut, and Daniel Gallivan, a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada.

  34. 22 January 2004

    Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update

    Press Release

    The Bank of Canada today released its Update to the October Monetary Policy Report. This report discusses economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy.

  35. 20 January 2004

    Bank of Canada lowers target for the overnight rate by 1/4 percentage point to 2 1/2 per cent

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 2 1/2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is correspondingly lowered, and the Bank Rate is now 2 3/4 per cent.

  36. 16 January 2004

    Bank of Canada Announces Adviser Appointment

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Pierre Godin to the position of adviser. The appointment is for an 18-month period; Mr. Godin will be joining the Bank in mid-March.

  37. 15 January 2004

    Canada's new $100 bank note to be unveiled on 28 January 2004

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    Canada’s new $100 bank note will be unveiled on Wednesday, 28 January 2004, in Halifax. The first high denomination note in the Canadian Journey series will be unveiled by the Honourable John Efford, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, and David Dodge, Governor of the Bank of Canada.

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