Never a day goes by without matters of monetary policy being covered in the Canadian media. The value of our dollar, turmoil in global financial markets, economic growth vs. inflation, the possibility of a common North American currency. These are issues that constantly preoccupy our national psyche, and are particularly troublesome to a medium-sized, open economy that lives an uneasy coexistence next to the economic behemoth of the U.S.
Although much ink has been spilled over such matters, never before has it come from one so experienced as an insider in one of Canada's most influential, but least understood, institutions. John Crow's illustrious career at the Bank of Canada spanned twenty-one years, culminating in his seven-year term (1987-94) as Governor. In office through years of very controversial monetary policy, he is possibly one of the Bank's best-known governors.
Mr. Crow is currently President of J&R Crow Inc., an economic and financial consulting firm. He also manages CIBC North American Demographics Fund. He is a director of Barrick Gold Corp, OFI Income Fund, Coastal Income Fund, Placer Dome, Timminco Ltd, Rockwater Capital and Chairman of TriNorth Capital Inc.
Prior to his involvement at the Bank of Canada, Mr. Crow worked for more than a decade at the International Monetary Fund in Washington D.C., where he was appointed the Chief of the North American Division in 1970. He spent two years with the Royal Air Force. Mr. Crow received a B.A., with honours, in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from Oxford University in 1961.
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