June 28, 2005 The International Monetary Order and the Canadian Economy Remarks David Dodge Canada-U.K. Chamber of Commerce London, United Kingdom As business people with ties to Canada and the United Kingdom, you are keenly interested in the economic prospects of both countries. When we look closely at our economies, it is striking how much they have in common in terms of policies and outlook. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
June 15, 2005 Adjusting to Change Remarks David Dodge Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Winnipeg, Manitoba Change is the central theme of my remarks today. First, I will talk about some of the changes that have taken place at the Bank of Canada over its 70-year history. Then, I'll talk about some of the changes that are currently taking place in the global economy, as well as how we see our economy - across Canada and right here in Manitoba - adjusting to these changes. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
June 9, 2005 How the Canadian Economy Is Adjusting to Global Forces Remarks David Dodge Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan Tokyo, Japan Rapid growth in emerging-market economies is driving up demand for commodities, and that has pushed up world prices for oil and many non-energy commodities. Meanwhile, productivity improvements in some countries and a competitive world environment are lowering the prices for some consumer goods, communications services, and computer equipment. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
June 2, 2005 Monetary Policy and the Exchange Rate in Canada Remarks David Dodge Canada China Business Council Beijing, China Canada's experience is interesting and potentially insightful for two important reasons. First, Canada has more experience with a flexible exchange rate than almost any other country. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
May 30, 2005 Reflections on the International Economic and Monetary Order Remarks David Dodge la Conférence de Montréal Montréal, Quebec Up to now, world capital markets have been managing these imbalances in a reasonably smooth way. In the short term, it is reasonable to expect that they will continue to do so. But over the medium term, imbalances of this magnitude are not sustainable. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
May 27, 2005 70 Years of Central Banking in Canada Remarks David Dodge Canadian Economics Association Hamilton, Ontario The Bank opened its doors on 11 March 1935, at the height of the Great Depression, and immediately faced enormous challenges. In meeting those challenges, the new Bank of Canada drew on the experience of other, established central banks. It received valuable guidance in functions such as the issuance of bank notes, managing foreign exchange reserves, and promoting financial stability. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
May 6, 2005 The Canadian Economy: Adjusting to Global Economic Forces Remarks David Dodge Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Ottawa, Ontario The year 2005 marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Ottawa as a city. On 1 January 1855, the logging community of Bytown was formally incorporated as a city and adopted Ottawa as its new name. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
April 15, 2005 How Canada is Adjusting to Global Economic Forces Remarks David Dodge Canadian Association of New York New York, New York The Bank of Canada has been examining the issue of how the Canadian economy adjusts movements in the exchange rate for a long time. Canada's economy is very open, so we always need to understand how exchange rate movements are affecting real economic activity and, in turn, what the implications are for monetary policy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
March 30, 2005 Canada's Competitiveness: The Importance of Investing in Skills Remarks David Dodge Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning Toronto, Ontario Productivity plays a critical role when it comes to our national standard of living. Productivity growth is the main element that contributes to continued improvements in real incomes and overall prosperity. Rising productivity lets businesses pay higher wages, while keeping costs down, employment high, and profits coming in. That's why economists like me spend a lot of time thinking about ways to improve the productivity of our economy. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
March 21, 2005 Inflation Targeting: A Canadian Perspective Remarks David Dodge National Association for Business Economics Washington, D.C. The invitation is timely, given that the Bank of Canada's inflation-targeting agreement with the Canadian government is up for renewal next year. At the Bank, we are always reflecting on our framework, deciding what works well and what we can improve. Against that backdrop, we have watched with interest the debate taking place here in the United States - inside and outside the Federal Reserve - about whether that institution should join the ranks of inflation-targeting central banks. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks