February 11, 2004
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February 9, 2004
Statement by Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge on the passing of former Governor, Gerald Bouey
"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 […]
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January 28, 2004
The Bank of Canada Unveils New $100 Bank Note
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.
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January 27, 2004
In September and October 2003, officials from the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada consulted with market participants on issues specific to the Real Return Bond (RRB) program.
Debt-Management Strategy: Market Consultations on the Real Return Bond Program - Summary of Comments
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January 22, 2004
Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update
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.
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January 22, 2004
Release of the Monetary Policy Report Update
Opening statement
David Dodge
Three developments have led us to modify our outlook for economic growth and inflation in Canada, since our October Monetary Policy Report. These include: stronger-than-expected world economic activity, the continued sharp depreciation of the U.S. dollar against major world currencies (including the Canadian dollar), and a somewhat larger output gap in Canada at the end of 2003.
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January 20, 2004
Bank of Canada lowers target for the overnight rate by 1/4 percentage point to 2 1/2 per cent
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.
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January 16, 2004
Bank of Canada Announces Adviser Appointment
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.
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January 15, 2004
Canada's new $100 bank note to be unveiled on 28 January 2004
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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December 18, 2003
A consultation document on issues relating to the design and operation of the government's domestic debt programs for fiscal year 2004/05 and beyond, prepared jointly by the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada, is being made public today.
Debt Strategy Consultations 2004/05 - Views Sought on Issues Relating to the Design and Operation of Government Domestic Debt Programs in 2004/05 and Beyond
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