Press
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17 December 2004 Bank of Canada announces Deputy Governor appointment
The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Tiff Macklem as Deputy Governor of the Bank and a member of the Bank's Governing Council, effective 29 December. Mr. Macklem's appointment fills the vacancy created by the departure of Mark Carney. -
9 December 2004 Financial System Efficiency: A Canadian Imperative
When I talk about the "financial system," I am referring to financial institutions and markets, the infrastructure, laws, and regulations that govern and support their operations, and the macroeconomic framework within which they operate. My message for you is that improving the efficiency of Canada's financial system is imperative. -
9 December 2004 Governor Dodge Says Canada Must Improve Its Financial System Efficiency
Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today it is imperative that Canada work to enhance the efficiency of its financial system. -
7 December 2004 Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent
he Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is unchanged, and the Bank Rate remains at 2 3/4 per cent. -
1 December 2004 Nominations Invited for the Bank of Canada's Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence
Effective today, the Bank of Canada is inviting nominations for the second annual Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence. This award is presented to one or more police officers, employees, or volunteers of a Canadian law enforcement agency who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and initiative in the fight against bank note counterfeiting or in the prevention of counterfeiting. -
24 November 2004 Opening Statement before the Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
The Canadian economy grew faster in the first half of the year than we had projected, largely because of a surge in exports. The economy is now operating near its production capacity and continues to adjust to global developments. -
22 November 2004 Governor Dodge's speech on behalf of Canada's Finance Minister, Ralph Goodale
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17 November 2004 Bank of Canada Issues New $50 Bank Note
The Bank of Canada today put into circulation Canada's new $50 bank note. The new note will be distributed and become available across the country over the next few weeks. -
26 October 2004 Opening Statement before the House of Commons Finance Committee
These meetings help us keep Members of Parliament and, through you, all Canadians informed about the Bank's views on the economy, and about the objective of monetary policy and the actions we take to achieve it. -
21 October 2004 Release of the Monetary Policy Report
The Canadian economy has grown faster than was projected in last April's Monetary Policy Report and the July Update, largely because of a surge in exports. It is now operating near its production capacity and continues to adjust to global economic developments.