Speeches

• 18 June 2003 Recent Economic Developments and the Conduct of Monetary Policy

  Remarks David Dodge Metropolitan Halifax Chamber of Commerce Halifax, Nova Scotia

  It's been a year since I last spoke in Halifax, and a lot has changed since then. We've witnessed some extraordinary events, both in Canada and around the world. On the whole, Canada's economy has withstood the turmoil quite well. The impact of some more recent events is not yet clear.

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• 12 June 2003 Recent Economic Developments and the Conduct of Monetary Policy

  Remarks David Dodge Conseil du patronat du Québec Montréal, Quebec

  I want to talk to you about the Canadian economy - how it has evolved over the past few months and what are the prospects ahead. In doing so, I will review the economic forecast from our latest Monetary Policy Report, which we published in April. Then I will talk about what has changed since that time.

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• 11 June 2003 It All Starts with the Data

  Remarks David Dodge Conference of European Statisticians Geneva, Switzerland

  Our statistical needs are fundamentally shaped by what we are expected to do under our mandate. The primary goal of most central banks today is to conduct monetary policy so as to achieve and maintain price stability. Low, stable, and predictable inflation is the means to our ultimate objective of solid economic performance over time.

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• 5 June 2003 How Sound Economic Policies Help During Uncertain Times

  Remarks David Dodge German-Canadian Business Club of Berlin-Brandenburg Berlin, Germany

  It is an honour and a privilege to address the German-Canadian Business Club of Berlin-Brandenburg at its inaugural meeting. Groups such as this one serve many important purposes, not the least of which is the development of trading links that help to strengthen the economies of both our countries.

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