We will provide Canadians with a more considered and complete picture of our views on the economy in our next Monetary Policy Report Update, which will be published on 17 July. Ladies and gentlemen, Halifax is a city that has withstood some extraordinary events in its long history.
The Canadian economy, too, has been buffeted by some remarkable winds this year - some fair and some foul. But we have weathered them well, and I believe we will continue to do so. I can assure you that the Bank of Canada will continue to provide monetary policy that contributes to a strong, stable, and sustainable economy. BIS Review 29/2003  3