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 25, 2005 Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
May 19, 2005 Bank of Canada announces the publication of the first issue of the International Journal of Central Banking Media Relations The Bank of Canada, along with the other sponsoring organizations1 of the International Journal of Central Banking (IJCB), today announced the publication of the journal's first issue and the launch of a website, hosted by the Bank for International Settlements. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
May 18, 2005 Bank of Canada Issues Upgraded $10 Bank Note Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today put into circulation an upgraded $10 bank note with enhanced security features. The design, colour, and theme (Remembrance and Peacekeeping) of the upgraded $10 note are the same as those of the previously issued $10 note from the Canadian Journey series. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
May 17, 2005 Bank of Canada announces reallocation of Deputy Governor responsibilities Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge and Senior Deputy Governor Paul Jenkins today announced a reallocation of responsibilities among several Deputy Governors. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
May 17, 2005 Bank of Canada announces senior management appointments Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge and Senior Deputy Governor Paul Jenkins, on behalf of the Board of Directors, today announced a number of new appointments to the senior management team. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
May 6, 2005 Governor Dodge Discusses How Canada Is Adjusting to Global Economic Forces Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today that Canada's economy is adjusting to powerful forces at work in the global economy, including the emergence of China and India as economic powerhouses, large and growing current account imbalances in the United States and Asia, rising commodity prices, and movements in exchange rates, including Canada's dollar. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
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 25, 2005 Understanding China's Long-Run Growth Process and Its Implications for Canada Bank of Canada Review - Spring 2005 Michael Francis, François Painchaud, Sylvie Morin In the past 25 years, China has introduced numerous reforms, gradually moving from a centrally planned economy towards a socialist market economy capable of robust and sustainable economic growth. China's increasing integration into the global economy, which has been fuelled by this recent and rapid economic growth, has already begun to affect the economies of other countries and to present challenges for policy-makers, both in China and abroad. In addition to examining the determinants of China's past and current growth, the authors consider factors that are likely to support continued growth in the future and assess the implications for both the world and the Canadian economies. Content Type(s): Publications, Bank of Canada Review articles
April 24, 2005 Bank of Canada Review - Spring 2005 Cover page Moroccan Coin Moulds This bronze mould from Morocco is part of the National Currency Collection, Bank of Canada. Photography by Gord Carter, Ottawa. Content Type(s): Publications, Bank of Canada Review