August 12, 2004 Canada's new $20 bank note to be unveiled on 25 August 2004 Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario Canada's new $20 bank note will be unveiled on Wednesday, 25 August 2004, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The new $20 bank note celebrates Canadian arts and culture and features the work of Bill Reid, one of Canada's most accomplished artists. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
July 26, 2004 Bank of Canada supports the new International Journal of Central Banking Media Relations The Bank of Canada today announced plans to support the development of a new publication focused on central bank theory and practice and issued a call for research papers. The International Journal of Central Banking (IJCB) will be a joint project of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the European Central Bank, and each of the Group of Ten (G-10) central banks, with participation expected from other central banks. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
July 22, 2004 Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today released its Update to the April Monetary Policy Report. The Update discusses current economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
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
July 20, 2004 Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is unchanged, and the Bank Rate remains at 2 1/4 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
July 13, 2004 Bank of Canada Announces Appointment of Special Adviser Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Professor Christopher Ragan to the position of Special Adviser during the year 2004-2005. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
July 8, 2004 Bank of Canada releases 2005 schedule of dates for its policy interest rate announcements Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today released its 2005 schedule of eight dates for announcing decisions on its key policy interest rate, and confirmed the announcement dates for the remainder of this year. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
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 Governor Dodge Discusses How Canada Is Adjusting to Changes in the Global Economy Media Relations Hamilton, Ontario The Canadian economy is well placed to adjust to the major changes underway in the world economy, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today. While Canada has adopted the right policies to allow its economy to adjust to changing forces, it should continue its efforts to prepare for new opportunities and challenges, the Governor said. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
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