October 13, 2004 Famous 5 Foundation Remarks David Dodge Nation Builders Dinner Calgary, Alberta As you know, one of the events and themes commemorated on the new $50 bank note is the Persons Case. I am especially pleased to be here tonight, helping to celebrate the 75th anniversary of that historic case, and honouring the Famous Five, who helped to enshrine the rights of all individuals, in Canada and other countries around the world, to participate on equal terms in political life. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
October 7, 2004 Global Economic Developments and the Implications for Ontario Remarks David Dodge Ontario Economic Summit Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario One theme that I heard repeatedly in Washington is that 2004 is turning out to be a better year than many had thought, particularly over the first half of the year. Indeed, the IMF is now projecting global economic growth of 5 per cent in 2004, which would be a marked improvement from the 3.9 per cent rate seen in 2003. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
September 20, 2004 Canadian Monetary Policy in an Evolving World Economy Remarks David Dodge Canadian Chamber of Commerce Calgary, Alberta The Bank does look to the Chamber to help us understand how economic developments are unfolding at the industry level. And I particularly want to thank the Chamber for being an ongoing partner in our efforts to smoothly introduce three new high-denomination bank notes this year. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
July 22, 2004 Release of the Monetary Policy Report Opening statement David Dodge Let me start with our outlook for inflation. Higher-than-expected world oil prices mean that total CPI inflation is likely to remain above 2 per cent through the rest of this year, before falling slightly below core inflation in the second half of 2005. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
June 24, 2004 Co-operation and the Conduct of Economic Policy Remarks David Dodge European Economics and Financial Centre Paris, France The theme of this event is "Policy Coordination in an Integrated Global Economy." It seems as if the idea of policy coordination is making a comeback these days. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
June 16, 2004 The Changing World Economy: What It Means for Canada Remarks David Dodge Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Hamilton, Ontario The same is true of the Canadian economy, which must always adjust to changing domestic and world circumstances. During 2003 and so far this year, some of those adjustments may have felt more like overhauls, particularly for some manufacturing firms here in Ontario. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
May 18, 2004 Town Hall Meeting Remarks David Dodge Bank staff Ottawa, Ontario As you know, many institutions, both governmental and private, are currently concerned about governance structures, accountability and rules of behaviour. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
April 22, 2004 Research in Financial Services and Public Policy - Filling the Gaps Remarks David Dodge Conference on Financial Services and Public Policy Schulich School of Business at York University Toronto, Ontario For five years, the research program here at Schulich has helped to support and nurture a Canadian academic community focused on financial services. In doing so, the program has encouraged researchers to fill the gaps in our knowledge and help policy-makers and regulators to do a better job. After five years, it's useful to think back and recall the motivations for establishing this program in the first place. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
April 21, 2004 Opening Statement before the House of Commons Finance Committee Opening statement David Dodge House of Commons Finance Committee The Canadian economy continues to adjust to developments in the global economy such as stronger world demand, higher commodity prices, and the realignment of world currencies, including the Canadian dollar. Emerging-market economies, especially China and India, are contributing to intensified competition but are also creating new trading opportunities for Canada. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
April 20, 2004 Opening Statement before the Senate Banking, Trade and Commerce Committee Opening statement David Dodge Senate Banking, Trade and Commerce Committee The Canadian economy continues to adjust to developments in the global economy such as stronger world demand, higher commodity prices, and the realignment of world currencies, including the Canadian dollar. Emerging-market economies, especially China and India, are contributing to intensified competition but are also creating new trading opportunities for Canada. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements