Speeches

• April 29, 2003

  Opening Statement before the House of Commons Finance Committee

  Opening statement David Dodge House of Commons Finance Committee

  Last week, we released our spring Monetary Policy Report, in which we discuss economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy. I last testified before this committee in October, following the release of our autumn Monetary Policy Report.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• April 23, 2003

  Release of the Monetary Policy Report

  Opening statement David Dodge

  Since our October 2002 Monetary Policy Report, both core and total CPI inflation have been well above the 2 per cent inflation target. In this environment, inflation expectations have edged up.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• April 7, 2003

  Focusing on the Long Term

  Remarks David Dodge Canadian Council of Chief Executives Washington, D.C.

  It has not been an easy year. All of you have been running companies and making decisions under very uncertain conditions. You have had to deal with corporate and accounting issues. Markets have been volatile. And geopolitical events have shaken confidence.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• March 18, 2003

  The Benefits of Sound Economic Policies

  Remarks David Dodge Italian Bankers Association Rome, Italy

  Canada and Italy share many similar characteristics. We both belong to the G-7, and we are among the smaller members of that group. Our two economies vary greatly from region to region, both in terms of structure and strength.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• March 12, 2003

  Website Awards Event

  Remarks David Dodge Website Awards Event, Central Banking Publications and Lombard Street Research London, United Kingdom

  It has become almost a cliché to point out that "Internet time moves faster than normal time." But I'm reminded of that observation as I accept this award - an award for achievement in a medium that barely existed ten years ago.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• March 12, 2003

  Meeting Global Challenges: The Importance of Sound Economic Policies

  Remarks David Dodge Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce London, United Kingdom

  We are facing a time of great economic and political uncertainty. While economic activity is close to potential in Canada, most other countries are facing very weak demand and lacklustre economic prospects. And, of course, there is the overriding prospect of a war in Iraq.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• January 29, 2003

  Monetary Policy: Meeting the Challenges of an Uncertain World

  Remarks David Dodge Speakers Forum Toronto, Ontario

  I'll discuss what's happening to prices in the economy and how Canada's macroeconomic policy framework protects it from the risks of persistent inflation or deflation. Finally, I will update our outlook for the Canadian economy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• January 23, 2003

  Release of Monetary Policy Report Update

  Opening statement David Dodge

  Core inflation has been higher than anticipated in recent months. This reflects not only a stronger-than-expected increase in premiums for auto and home insurance, but also some broadening of price pressures resulting from strong demand in the economy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• November 18, 2002

  Promoting Canada's Economic and Financial Welfare

  Remarks David Dodge Calgary Chamber of Commerce Calgary, Alberta

  It's been a difficult year for many sectors of the Alberta economy. Certainly, the severe drought hurt many western farmers, and investment in the energy sector was held back by low oil and gas prices. In addition, the slump in the telecom sector has affected Calgary.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• November 12, 2002

  Staying the Course

  Remarks David Dodge a panel discussion at the Banco de México Mexico City, Mexico

  The dramatic events of the last two years and growing concern about the near-term prospects for the global economy have created a climate in which policy-makers focus only on current economic developments and lose sight of longer-term goals.

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