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The Global Interdependence Center is pleased to welcome John Murray, Deputy Governor, Bank of
Canada, for a lunchtime presentation to its members & friends.
Since January 2008, John Murray has served as one of two deputy governors responsible for the Bank's
assessment of domestic and international economic developments in support of monetary policy
decisions, conducted by the Canadian Economic Analysis and International Economic Analysis
departments. As a member of the Bank's Governing Council, he shares responsibility for decisions with
respect to monetary policy and financial system stability, and for setting the strategic direction of the
Bank.
Born in Toronto, Mr. Murray received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen's University in 1971,
as well as an MA in Economics and a PhD in Economics from Princeton University in 1974 and 1977,
respectively. After completing his PhD, Mr. Murray taught at the University of British Columbia as an
assistant professor and at the University of North Carolina as a visiting assistant professor. From 1985 to
1986, he also lectured at Princeton University. Mr. Murray joined the Bank of Canada in 1980 as a Senior
Economist with the Monetary and Financial Analysis Department. In 1981, he was promoted to Research
Officer and in 1982 he became Assistant Chief of the department. He served as Research Adviser in the
Monetary and Financial Analysis and International Departments from 1984 to 1987. In 1987, he was
appointed Deputy Chief of the International Department, and in 1990, Chief. Mr. Murray was appointed
an Adviser to the Governor in January 2000.
See the presentation
| GIC would like to acknowledge the Consulate of Canada in Philadelphia
for its partnership on this event. |
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