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  1. 12 December 2005

    Governor Dodge Reviews Canada's Inflation-Targeting Framework

    Press Release  - Regina, Saskatchewan

    In a speech to the Regina Chamber of Commerce, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said that Canada's economic record over the past 15 years demonstrates the value of focusing monetary policy on keeping inflation low, stable, and predictable.

  2. 6 December 2005

    Bank of Canada raises overnight rate target by 1/4 percentage point to 3 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 3 1/4 per cent.

  3. 28 November 2005

    Governor Dodge Discusses Investing in Productivity

    Press Release  - 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.

  4. 9 November 2005

    Governor Dodge Discusses Efficiency and the Importance of Pension Plans

    Press Release  - Montréal, Quebec

    Canada's pension system should be strengthened so it can continue to play an important role in our economy and contribute to efficiency of financial markets, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today.

  5. 24 October 2005

    Bank of Canada Statement on the Nomination of Dr. Ben S. Bernanke as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of the United States

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada has been honoured to work with Chairman Alan Greenspan for the past 18 years, and we wish him every success in his future endeavours. We welcome the nomination of Dr. Ben S. Bernanke as the new Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of the United States. The Bank of Canada has [...]

  6. 20 October 2005

    Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

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

  7. 18 October 2005

    Bank of Canada raises overnight rate target by 1/4 percentage point to 3 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 3 per cent.

  8. 22 September 2005

    Governor Dodge Discusses How Regulation Can Improve Financial System Efficiency

    Press Release  - 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."

  9. 7 September 2005

    Bank of Canada raises overnight rate target by 1/4 percentage point to 2 3/4 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 3/4 per cent.

  10. 25 August 2005

    Bank of Canada Announces 2005 Recipients of Annual Law-Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce the 2005 recipients of its annual Law-Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence.

  11. 11 August 2005

    Bank of Canada releases 2006 schedule of dates for its policy interest rate announcements

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The announcement dates from September 2005 through December 2006

  12. 28 July 2005

    Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Special Adviser

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    Mr. Little, who will join the Bank in September, is a recently retired journalist from the Globe and Mail, where he spent most of the past two decades writing about economics and public finance.

  13. 14 July 2005

    Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

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

  14. 12 July 2005

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

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

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

  15. 28 June 2005

    Governor Dodge Discusses Policies to Help Resolve Global Imbalances

    Press Release  - London, U.K.

    Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge today spoke about the policies that governments around the world need to adopt in order to bring about an orderly resolution to global economic imbalances.

  16. 15 June 2005

    Governor Dodge Discusses How Canada Is Adjusting to Change

    Press Release  - Winnipeg, Manitoba

    Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today that Canadians are making the adjustments that will help our economy thrive in a changing global economic environment.

  17. 30 May 2005

    Governor Dodge Examines How Countries Can Help Resolve Global Imbalances

    Press Release  - Montréal, Quebec

    Mr. Dodge cited the promotion of flexible markets, the creation and maintenance of a sound financial system, and the pursuit of sound fiscal and monetary policies as priorities for policy-makers worldwide.

  18. 25 May 2005

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

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent.

  19. 19 May 2005

    Bank of Canada announces the publication of the first issue of the International Journal of Central Banking

    Press Release

    The Bank of Canada, along with the other sponsoring organizations1 of the International Journal of Central Banking (IJCB), today announced the publication of the journal's first issue and the launch of a website, hosted by the Bank for International Settlements.

  20. 18 May 2005

    Bank of Canada Issues Upgraded $10 Bank Note

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today put into circulation an upgraded $10 bank note with enhanced security features. The design, colour, and theme (Remembrance and Peacekeeping) of the upgraded $10 note are the same as those of the previously issued $10 note from the Canadian Journey series.

  21. 17 May 2005

    Bank of Canada announces reallocation of Deputy Governor responsibilities

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge and Senior Deputy Governor Paul Jenkins today announced a reallocation of responsibilities among several Deputy Governors.

  22. 17 May 2005

    Bank of Canada announces senior management appointments

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge and Senior Deputy Governor Paul Jenkins, on behalf of the Board of Directors, today announced a number of new appointments to the senior management team.

  23. 6 May 2005

    Governor Dodge Discusses How Canada Is Adjusting to Global Economic Forces

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today that Canada's economy is adjusting to powerful forces at work in the global economy, including the emergence of China and India as economic powerhouses, large and growing current account imbalances in the United States and Asia, rising commodity prices, and movements in exchange rates, including Canada's dollar.

  24. 15 April 2005

    Governor Dodge Discusses How Canada is Adjusting to Global Economic Forces

    Press Release  - New York, New York

    Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today that the Canadian economy is adjusting to powerful global forces and explained what the central bank is doing to help the adjustment process.

  25. 14 April 2005

    Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

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

  26. 12 April 2005

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

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

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

  27. 21 March 2005

    Governor Dodge Discusses Canada's Experience with Inflation Targeting

    Press Release  - Washington, D.C.

    Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today that Canada's experience under inflation targeting has been "unambiguously positive" since the central bank and federal government agreed to adopt this monetary policy framework in 1991.

  28. 2 March 2005

    Bank of Canada Announces Research Fellowship for 2005

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today announced that Professor Paul Beaudry of the University of British Columbia is the recipient of the Bank's Research Fellowship for 2005.

  29. 1 March 2005

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

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent.

  30. 17 February 2005

    Governor Dodge Discusses the Implications of Currency Movements for Monetary Policy

    Press Release  - Vancouver, British Colombia

    Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today, that in conducting monetary policy, the Bank analyzes movements in the Canadian dollar in the context of economic and financial data and events.

  31. 27 January 2005

    Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

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

  32. 25 January 2005

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

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

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

  33. 20 January 2005

    Bank of Canada to Upgrade $10 Bank Note

    Press Release  - Ottawa, Ontario

    As part of its ongoing efforts to improve the security of Canadian bank notes, the Bank of Canada will issue a $10 note with upgraded security features beginning 18 May 2005.

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