Press
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17 November 1999 Release of the Monetary Policy Report
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17 November 1999 Bank of Canada releases its semi-annual Monetary Policy Report
Today the Bank of Canada released its tenth Monetary Policy Report in which it discusses economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy. -
17 November 1999 Bank Rate Raised by ¼ Percentage Point to 5 Per Cent
The Bank of Canada today raised its Bank Rate by ¼ of one percentage point to 5 per cent. -
2 November 1999 The Challenges for Canadian Monetary Policy in the Year 2000
Monetary policy actions take a relatively long time to affect the economy and inflation—anywhere between 12 to 24 months. Because of this, central banks must always look ahead and must put in place today the monetary conditions that are needed to help keep the economy on a sustainable path down the road. By 'sustainable' I mean a situation where economic growth and job creation are not at risk from rising inflation. -
2 November 1999 Bank of Canada Governor speaks to the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce
The Bank of Canada expects a positive economic picture going into next year, Bank of Canada Governor Gordon Thiessen told the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce today.