June 13, 2007 Demographics, Labour Input, and Economic Potential: Implications for Monetary Policy Remarks David Dodge St. John's Board of Trade St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Over the years, we at the Bank of Canada have learned that the best contribution that monetary policy can make to the economic welfare of Canadians is to keep inflation low, stable, and predictable. We try to keep the annual increase in consumer price inflation at 2 per cent, which is the middle of a 1 to 3 per cent inflation-control range. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
June 13, 2007 Governor Dodge Discusses the Implications of Demographics on Monetary Policy Media Relations St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Demographic trends and the effect of Canada's aging population have begun to have an impact on the Canadian monetary policy, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
November 20, 2003 Governor Says Low and Predictable Inflation Has Led to Better Labour Market Performance Media Relations St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador On the 25th anniversary of the end of wage and price controls under the Anti-Inflation Board, Governor David Dodge today explored the effects of low inflation on the performance of Canadian labour markets. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
November 20, 2003 Low and Predictable Inflation and the Performance of Canadian Labour Markets Lecture David Dodge Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador The goal of Canadian monetary policy is to contribute to solid economic performance and rising living standards. The best way we can do this is by keeping inflation low, stable, and predictable. This has important implications for labour market performance. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Lectures