April 23, 2009 Release of the Monetary Policy Report Opening statement Mark Carney Ottawa, Ontario These are difficult economic times with the Canadian economy being buffeted by an intense and synchronized global recession. In recent months, that global recession has been exacerbated by delays in implementing measures to restore financial stability around the world. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
March 5, 2009 Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Opening statement Pierre Duguay House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Ottawa, Ontario As we have consistently emphasized, stabilization of the global financial system is a precondition for economic recovery, both globally and in Canada. To that end, policy-makers around the globe have acted aggressively and creatively by initiating a series of unprecedented actions aimed at stabilizing the global financial system. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
February 10, 2009 Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Opening statement Mark Carney House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Ottawa, Ontario Let me state at the outset that the speed and synchronized nature of the recent global downturn has resulted in a heightened degree of uncertainty, which is evident in the diverse views on the outlook. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
January 22, 2009 Release of the Monetary Policy Report Update Opening statement Mark Carney Ottawa, Ontario The outlook for the global economy has deteriorated since the October Monetary Policy Report, with the intensifying financial crisis spilling over into real economic activity. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
October 23, 2008 Release of the Monetary Policy Report Opening statement Mark Carney In Canada, our financial system is sound, and our financial institutions are already well capitalized. We are nonetheless affected by global developments. That is why the Bank of Canada has taken extraordinary measures to provide liquidity. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
July 17, 2008 Release of the Monetary Policy Report Update Opening statement Mark Carney In the Update, the Bank described three major developments affecting the Canadian economy: protracted weakness in the U.S. economy, ongoing turbulence in global financial markets, and sharp increases in certain commodity prices, particularly energy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
May 1, 2008 Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce Opening statement Mark Carney Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce In it, we noted that growth in the global economy has weakened since the January Monetary Policy Report Update, reflecting the effects of a sharp slowdown in the U.S. economy and ongoing dislocations in global financial markets. Growth in the Canadian economy has also moderated. Buoyant growth in domestic demand, supported by high employment levels and improved terms of trade, has been substantially offset by a fall in net exports. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
April 30, 2008 Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Opening statement Mark Carney House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Growth in the global economy has weakened since the January Monetary Policy Report Update, reflecting the effects of a sharp slowdown in the U.S. economy and ongoing dislocations in global financial markets. Growth in the Canadian economy has also moderated. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
April 24, 2008 Release of the Monetary Policy Report Opening statement Mark Carney Growth in the global economy has weakened since the January Monetary Policy Report Update, reflecting the effects of a sharp slowdown in the U.S. economy and ongoing dislocations in global financial markets. Growth in the Canadian economy has also moderated. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
March 12, 2008 Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce Opening statement Paul Jenkins Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce Let me start by saying that the issue of internal trade barriers is critically important, and I'm very pleased, Mr. Chairman, that your committee is examining it. We have reviewed previous submissions to this committee, and you will see that our focus will be slightly different. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements