David A. Dodge
David Dodge | |
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| Born | June 8, 1943 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, public servant, academic |
| Known for | Governor of the Bank of Canada (2001–2008) |
David Allison Dodge (born June 8, 1943) is a notable Canadian economist who held the position of the seventh governor of the Bank of Canada between 2001 and 2008.
Early life
Originating from Toronto, Ontario, Dodge received his education at Ridley College, a private boarding institution located in St. Catharines. He obtained an honours degree in economics from Queen's University and later earned his Ph.D. in economics from Princeton University in 1972. His doctoral research focused on the earnings patterns of Canadian professionals and examined the consequences for returns on investments in higher education.
Career
Dodge’s academic career included serving as Assistant Professor of Economics at Queen's University, Associate Professor specializing in Canadian Studies and International Economics at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies, Senior Fellow at the Faculty of Commerce at the University of British Columbia, and visiting professor within Simon Fraser University's Department of Economics. Additionally, he led the International Economics Program at the Institute for Research on Public Policy.
Canadian Politics
From 1992 until January 2001, Dodge occupied senior positions within the Canadian federal government prior to his role as Governor of the Bank of Canada.
Deputy Minister of Finance
In 1992, Dodge was appointed Deputy Minister of Finance, where he was pivotal in Canada's economic recovery through close cooperation with Finance Minister Paul Martin to eradicate federal budget deficits.
Deputy Minister of Health
Dodge transitioned to Deputy Minister of Health in 1998, playing a crucial role in establishing the Winnipeg National Microbiology Laboratory, which has been acknowledged as vital by its director-general.
Bank of Canada
His appointment as Governor of the Bank of Canada came in 2001, marking a break from the institution’s usual practice of promoting internally. Throughout his governorship, inflation was maintained close to the 2% target and Canada’s economy successfully avoided recession. He concluded his term in 2008 and was succeeded by Mark Carney.
Following his departure from the Bank, Dodge took on a role as senior advisor at the law firm Bennett Jones.
Chancellor of Queen's University
In 2008, Dodge was elected as Queen's University's 13th chancellor, serving two consecutive terms until 2014. Subsequently, he was honored with the title chancellor emeritus.
He was inducted into the Royal Society of Canada in 2009 and received the distinction of Officer of the Order of Canada in 2007.
Further reading
- Double Vision: The Inside Story of the Liberals in Power, by Edward Greenspon and Anthony Wilson-Smith, Toronto 1996, Doubleday Canada, .
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