Opening statements - Bank of Canada
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https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2008/10/opening-statement-61/
In Canada, our financial system is sound, and our financial institutions are already well capitalized. We are nonetheless affected by global developments. That is why the Bank of Canada has taken extraordinary measures to provide liquidity.2008-10-23T10:44:47+00:00Release of the Monetary Policy Report2008-10-23Mark CarneyRelease of the Monetary Policy Report Update
https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2008/07/opening-statement-60/
In the Update, the Bank described three major developments affecting the Canadian economy: protracted weakness in the U.S. economy, ongoing turbulence in global financial markets, and sharp increases in certain commodity prices, particularly energy.2008-07-17T16:47:00+00:00Release of the Monetary Policy Report Update2008-07-17Mark CarneyOpening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2008/05/opening-statement-01-may-2008/
In it, we noted that growth in the global economy has weakened since the January Monetary Policy Report Update, reflecting the effects of a sharp slowdown in the U.S. economy and ongoing dislocations in global financial markets. Growth in the Canadian economy has also moderated. Buoyant growth in domestic demand, supported by high employment levels and improved terms of trade, has been substantially offset by a fall in net exports.2008-05-01T13:52:00+00:00Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce2008-05-01Mark CarneyOpening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2008/04/opening-statement-30-april-2008/
Growth in the global economy has weakened since the January Monetary Policy Report Update, reflecting the effects of a sharp slowdown in the U.S. economy and ongoing dislocations in global financial markets. Growth in the Canadian economy has also moderated.2008-04-30T13:46:19+00:00Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance2008-04-30Mark CarneyRelease of the Monetary Policy Report
https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2008/04/opening-statement-57/
Growth in the global economy has weakened since the January Monetary Policy Report Update, reflecting the effects of a sharp slowdown in the U.S. economy and ongoing dislocations in global financial markets. Growth in the Canadian economy has also moderated.2008-04-24T13:39:53+00:00Release of the Monetary Policy Report2008-04-24Mark CarneyOpening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2008/03/opening-statement-12-march-2008/
Let me start by saying that the issue of internal trade barriers is critically important, and I'm very pleased, Mr. Chairman, that your committee is examining it. We have reviewed previous submissions to this committee, and you will see that our focus will be slightly different.2008-03-12T13:50:14+00:00Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce2008-03-12Paul JenkinsOpening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology
https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2008/01/opening-statement-30-january-2008/
To begin, as a little background I would like to quickly review the framework within which we conduct Canada's monetary policy. The Bank of Canada Act calls on us to mitigate "fluctuations in the general level of production, trade, prices and employment, so far as may be possible within the scope of monetary action, and generally to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canada."2008-01-30T11:26:27+00:00Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology2008-01-30Paul JenkinsRelease of the Monetary Policy Report Update
https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2008/01/opening-statement-54/
The Canadian economy continues to operate above its production capacity, despite some slowing in growth and inflation in the fourth quarter of 2007. Financial conditions have deteriorated since October, leading to tighter credit conditions in industrialized countries.2008-01-24T11:12:37+00:00Release of the Monetary Policy Report Update2008-01-24David Dodge