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There is a great physical distance between our two countries - in terms of latitude, there are about 80 degrees of separation between Buenos Aires and Ottawa. But despite that distance, Canada and Argentina are closer, and have more in common, than you might think. We are both federations, with a certain natural tension between the national government and relatively powerful provinces.

Today, I want to focus my remarks on Canada's adjustment to changes in the global economy. I will talk about our efforts to adjust to longer-term economic forces and about the challenges that these forces present. Some of our experiences may be relevant to other economies that are making similar adjustments in the face of similar economic circumstances.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We both share borders with the United States, the most important export market for each of us. Both Canada and Mexico have recently faced setbacks in cross-border trade with the United States. These stem not only from weaker U.S. domestic demand, but also from specific trade problems and from border-crossing delays associated with tighter security.

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.

These are turbulent times, not just for business people, but for all Canadians. We have come through a very difficult year, a year filled with surprises that have challenged us all. At times like these, it is easy to focus on the near-term issues and problems.

"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 […]