Gerald Keith Bouey, CC (April 2, 1920 – February 6, 2004) was the fourth Governor of the Bank of Canada from 1973 to 1987, succeeding Louis Rasminsky. He was succeeded by John Crow.

Gerald Keith Bouey
4th Governor of the Bank of Canada
In office
February 1, 1973 – February 1, 1987
Appointed byTrudeau Ministry
Preceded byLouis Rasminsky
Succeeded byJohn Crow
Personal details
Born(1920-04-02)April 2, 1920
Axford, Saskatchewan, Canada
DiedFebruary 6, 2004(2004-02-06) (aged 83)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
SpouseAnne Bouey
ChildrenKathryn and Robert
ResidenceOttawa
Alma materQueen's University
OccupationHead of central bank
ProfessionEconomist

Born in Axford, Saskatchewan, Bouey earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Queen's University. During the Second World War, he served with the Royal Canadian Air Force, attaining the rank of flight lieutenant. In 1948 Bouey joined the Bank of Canada Research Department and became Assistant Chief in 1953, Deputy Chief in 1956 and Chief of Research in 1962.[1] Bouey became Advisor to the Governor in 1965, Deputy Governor in 1969, Senior Deputy Governor in 1972, and Governor in 1973.[2] In 1981, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada and promoted to Companion in 1987. His wife is Anne, and they had two children, Kathryn and Robert.

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  1. ^ "Gerald Bouey - Bank of Canada". Archived from the original on 2013-05-13. Retrieved 2013-04-25.
  2. ^ "Gerald Bouey - Bank of Canada". Archived from the original on 2013-05-13. Retrieved 2013-04-25.

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