News

• February 26, 2003

  Bank of Canada Announces First Research Fellowship Awards

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced the first two fellowship awards for 2003 under its Fellowship Program launched late last year.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases Source(s): Fellowship Program
• January 29, 2003

  Monetary Policy Protects Canada from Persistent Inflation and Deflation, Governor Says

  Media Relations Toronto, Ontario

  In a speech to the Speakers Forum, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today that Canada's macroeconomic policy framework is protecting the economy from both persistently high inflation and the threat of deflation.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• January 29, 2003

  Monetary Policy: Meeting the Challenges of an Uncertain World

  Remarks David Dodge Speakers Forum Toronto, Ontario

  I'll discuss what's happening to prices in the economy and how Canada's macroeconomic policy framework protects it from the risks of persistent inflation or deflation. Finally, I will update our outlook for the Canadian economy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
• January 23, 2003

  Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Update

  Media Relations

  The Bank of Canada today released its Update to the October Monetary Policy Report.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• January 23, 2003

  Release of Monetary Policy Report Update

  Opening statement David Dodge

  Core inflation has been higher than anticipated in recent months. This reflects not only a stronger-than-expected increase in premiums for auto and home insurance, but also some broadening of price pressures resulting from strong demand in the economy.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• January 21, 2003

  Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 3/4 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 3/4 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• January 13, 2003

  Senior Deputy Governor Malcolm Knight appointed new General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Board of Directors of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), based in Switzerland, announced today the appointment of Malcolm Knight as the new General Manager of the BIS, beginning in April 2003.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• December 3, 2002

  Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 3/4 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 3/4 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is unchanged, and the Bank Rate remains at 3 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 22, 2002

  Bank of Canada Announces Retirement of Deputy Governor Charles Freedman

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Today, the Bank of Canada announced that Deputy Governor Charles (Chuck) Freedman will retire from the Bank effective 5 September 2003.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• November 18, 2002

  Governor Explains How the Bank of Canada Promotes Canada's Economic and Financial Welfare

  Media Relations Calgary, Alberta

  In a speech to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge today outlined some of the ways in which the central bank contributes to Canada's economic and financial welfare.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases