Canada
Canada's Dodge on international economics
In the speech 'Reflections on the international economic and monetary order' given on 30 May David Dodge of the Bank of Canada warned China and other Asian nations that unless they let their currencies rise, they risk retaliation from the United States…
Canada's Jenkin's on adapting to global change
In the speech 'Adapting to global change: A Canadian perspective' given on 1 June, Paul Jenkins of the Bank of Canada said the central bank will have to raise interest rates as the economy accelerates this year and next to thwart inflation.
Dodge on 70 years of central banking in Canada
In the speech '70 years of central banking in Canada' given on 27 May, David Dodge of the Bank of Canada said the Bank of Canada is considering refining its current inflation-targeting framework when the process comes up for renewal next year.
Bank of Canada keeps interest rates unchanged
The Bank of Canada announced Wednesday 25 May 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.
Interview: David Dodge
The governor of Canada’s central bank explains how the institution has contributed to the country’s remarkable recent economic performance.
Bank of Canada to reallocate responsibilities
Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge and Senior Deputy Governor Paul Jenkins announced a reallocation of responsibilities among several Deputy Governors on Tuesday 17 May.
Senior appointments at Bank of Canada
Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge and Senior Deputy Governor Paul Jenkins, on behalf of the Board of Directors, announced a number of new appointments to the senior management team on Tuesday 17 May.
Bank of Canada Review, Spring 2005
The Bank of Canada published its Review for Spring 2005 on 12 May. The Review contains four articles including "Understanding China's long-run growth process and its implications for Canada". In addition to examining the determinants of China's past and…
Dodge on the Canadian economy and economic forces
In a speech on 'The Canadian Economy: Adjusting to Global Economic Forces' given on 6 May, David Dodge of the Bank of Canada said Canada's economy is adjusting to powerful forces at work in the global economy, including the emergence of China and India…
Canada's Dodge on the state of the economy
In a speech to the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce given on 20 April, David Dodge of the Bank of Canada said the bank expects Canada's economy to grow by about 2.5% in 2005 and 3.25% in 2006, with growth this year and next coming…
Dodge on Canada and global economic forces
In a speech on 'How Canada is adjusting to global economic forces' given on 15 April, David Dodge of the Bank of Canada said that the Canadian economy is adjusting to powerful global forces and explained what the central bank is doing to help the…
Bank of Canada cuts growth forecast for 2005
The Bank of Canada released its April 2005 Monetary Policy Report on 14 April. In the report the Bank lowered its growth forecast for the Canadian economy for 2005, cutting its estimate to 2.6 per cent.
Bank of Canada keeps interest rates unchanged
The Bank of Canada announced on Tuesday 12 April that it was holding interest rates unchanged. The bank said data received since the last interest rate announcement indicate that the Canadian and global economies have been evolving largely as expected.
Bank of Canada, Business Outlook Survey, Spring 05
The Bank of Canada's Spring 2005 Business Outlook Survey reports that businesses are more optimistic about the economic outlook than in the winter survey.
Dodge on Canada's competitiveness
In a speech on 'Canada's competitiveness: The importance of investing in skills' given on 30 March, David Dodge of the Bank of Canada said that Canada must do a much better job of improving productivity to keep up with competition from rising economic…
IMF says Canada's economy strongest among G7
The International Monetary Fund praised Canada for its economic performance during the past decade on Tuesday 29 March, saying its economic outlook seems solid.
Canada's Dodge on bank's 70th anniversary
In an interview to mark the Bank of Canada's 70th anniversary, governor David Dodge said the bank is more open today than ever about how it goes about its business. "The day of the high priesthood of central bankers has come and gone."
Canada's Dodge on inflation targeting
In a speech on 'Inflation targeting: A Canadian perspective' given on 21 March, David Dodge of the Bank of Canada said that Canada's experience under inflation targeting has been "unambiguously positive" since the central bank and federal government…
Canada's Longworth on mon policy, economic outlook
In a speech on 'Monetary policy and the economic outlook' given on 17 March, David Longworth of the Bank of Canada said the Bank will slacken the pace of interest-rate increases as a strong currency slows economic growth by reducing exports and boosting…
Bank of Canada Annual Report 2004
The Bank of Canada has published its Annual Report for 2004. In the report the Bank said a major challenge during 2004 was the strong appreciation in the value of the Canadian dollar.
Bank of Canada announces 2005 Research Fellowship
The Bank of Canada announced on Wednesday 2 March that Professor Paul Beaudry of the University of British Columbia is the recipient of the Bank's Research Fellowship for 2005.
Bank of Canada keeps interest rate unchanged
The Bank of Canada announced on Tuesday 1 Marchthat it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2 1/2 per cent. The Bank said the outlook for the Canadian economy and inflation remained essentially unchanged since January.
Bank of Canada Review, Winter 2004
The Bank of Canada published its Review for Winter 2004 on 17 February. The Review contains four articles including "The Bank of Canada as Lender of Last Resort". The authors review the policy framework that guides the Bank's lender-of-last-resort…
Canada's Dodge: Monetary policy & exchange rates
In a speech on 'Monetary policy and exchange rate movements' given on 17 February, David Dodge of the Bank of Canada said that in conducting monetary policy, the Bank analyses movements in the Canadian dollar in the context of economic and financial data…