October 27, 2010 Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce Opening statement Mark Carney Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce Ottawa, Ontario We are pleased to appear before this committee today to discuss the Bank of Canada’s views on the economy and our monetary policy stance. Before I take your questions, I would like to give you some of the highlights from our latest Monetary Policy Report, which was released last week. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
July 6, 2020 Business Outlook Survey—Summer 2020 Results from the summer Business Outlook Survey suggest that business sentiment is strongly negative in all regions and sectors due to impacts from the COVID 19 pandemic and the drop in oil prices. Firms reported that weak demand is reducing both capacity pressures and expectations for price growth. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
January 12, 2006 Canada's Monetary Policy Framework: Dealing with Global Economic Change Remarks Sheryl Kennedy International Finance Club of Montréal Montréal, Quebec The constant economic change that we've been experiencing makes it critical for the central bank to stand on a firm foundation as it works to enhance the country's economic strength. The Bank of Canada's monetary policy framework is such a foundation. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
July 19, 2006 The Right Policies for Today's Global Economy Remarks David Dodge Chile-Canada Chamber of Commerce Santiago, Chile Canada and Chile both rely heavily on international trade and foreign investment for economic growth, and are both major producers of commodities. Because we share these attributes, we also share a keen interest in the health of the global economy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
June 3, 2003 Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 3 1/4 per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 3 1/4 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
July 4, 2005 Business Outlook Survey - Summer 2005 Businesses remain optimistic about the economic outlook. Indeed, the results of this survey are broadly similar to those of the spring 2005 survey. Content Type(s): Publications, Business Outlook Survey
January 27, 2005 Monetary Policy Report Update – January 2005 The adjustment of the Canadian economy to major global developments continues to shape the economic outlook. Content Type(s): Publications, Monetary Policy Report
May 30, 2006 Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology Opening statement David Dodge House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology 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." Over time, it has become clear that the best way for us to fulfill this mandate is to keep inflation low, stable, and predictable. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
October 24, 2001 The Canadian Economy: Current and Future Challenges Remarks David Dodge Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce and the Conseil économique du Nouveau-Brunswick Moncton, New Brunswick All of us at the Bank of Canada share a deep sorrow at the loss of so many lives in the 11 September terrorist attacks in the United States. Among those who died were innocent citizens of many nationalities, including Canadians. To their families, friends, and colleagues we extend our heartfelt sympathy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
April 22, 2010 Release of the Monetary Policy Report Opening statement Mark Carney Ottawa, Ontario Good Morning. I am pleased to be here with you today to discuss the April Monetary Policy Report, which the Bank published this morning. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements