February 20, 2001 The Bank of Canada and Monetary Policy: Future Directions Remarks David Dodge Toronto Board of Trade Toronto, Ontario There are three main issues I want to address publicly as I begin my term: the Bank's contribution to good economic performance; the Bank's contribution to promoting financial stability, both nationally and internationally; and the importance of open and frank dialogue with business, labour, and the general public. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
January 22, 2001 Canada's Economic Future: What Have We Learned from the 1990s? Remarks Gordon Thiessen Canadian Club of Toronto Toronto, Ontario In early 1994, Canada's economic situation was not that favourable - our economy was facing some rather serious problems. Today, too, we face some challenges. But our overall economic and financial situation is much stronger now than it was seven years ago. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
December 4, 2000 Why a Floating Exchange Rate Regime Makes Sense for Canada Remarks Gordon Thiessen Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain Montréal, Quebec One of the issues that has often surfaced over the years is the exchange rate for the Canadian dollar. Indeed, over the past couple of years, it has been a topic of considerable public discussion. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
September 14, 2000 The Outlook for the Canadian Economy and the Conduct of Monetary Policy Remarks Gordon Thiessen Calgary Chamber of Commerce Calgary, Alberta Today, I would like to bring you up to date on the Bank of Canada's views about the outlook for the Canadian economy. Prospects for the period ahead are generally very favourable. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
June 15, 2000 The Canadian Economy: Finding the Right Balance Remarks Gordon Thiessen Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Kelowna, British Columbia With the technological revolution that is currently sweeping the globe, dealing with change is a growing challenge for businesses these days. This revolution is erasing national frontiers, intensifying competition, and transforming economies everywhere. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
April 26, 2000 The Canadian Economy: Charting a Course for the Future Remarks Gordon Thiessen Chambre de commerce régionale de Sainte-Foy Sainte-Foy, Quebec The 1990s was a difficult period for Canada and the Canadian economy. From the beginning of the decade, it was clear that we had to grapple with the problems that had been hampering our economic performance through most of the 1970s and 1980s. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
March 9, 2000 The Conduct of Monetary Policy When You Live Next Door to a Large Neighbour Remarks Gordon Thiessen Canadian Society of New York New York, New York Both in Canada and elsewhere, much ink has been spilled over the past year on the pros and cons of different exchange rate regimes and the implications for monetary policy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
January 27, 2000 Accountability and Transparency in Canada's Monetary Policy Remarks Gordon Thiessen Metropolitan Halifax Chamber of Commerce Halifax, Nova Scotia Public sector institutions have been undergoing significant changes over the past decade. One of the most important changes has been the move to greater accountability. Public institutions are now required to be more open and to provide more information about their operations. Or, to use the word currently in vogue, to be more “transparent.” Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
December 6, 1999 The Canadian economy, productivity, and our standard of living Remarks Gordon Thiessen The Fraser Institute Vancouver, British Columbia Over the past couple of years, there has been considerable debate about productivity and our standard of living in Canada. For the most part, the discussion of these issues has been useful, but at times it has been somewhat confusing. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
November 2, 1999 The Challenges for Canadian Monetary Policy in the Year 2000 Remarks Gordon Thiessen the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Monetary policy actions take a relatively long time to affect the economy and inflation—anywhere between 12 to 24 months. Because of this, central banks must always look ahead and must put in place today the monetary conditions that are needed to help keep the economy on a sustainable path down the road. By 'sustainable' I mean a situation where economic growth and job creation are not at risk from rising inflation. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks