March 19, 2007
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February 15, 2007
On 9 March 2006, the Bank of Canada announced temporary measures to reinforce its target for the overnight rate. Specifically, the Bank announced that it would reduce the target for settlement balances to zero and, on a temporary basis, no longer commit to neutralizing all of the Sale and Repurchase Agreements (SRAs) conducted.
Temporary measures to reinforce the target for the overnight rate
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December 4, 2006
A consultation document relating to the preparation of debt strategy for the fiscal year 2007/08, prepared jointly by the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada, is being made public today.
Debt Strategy Consultations 2007/08 Views Sought on Issues Relating to the Government Domestic Borrowing Program
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September 7, 2006
The Bank of Canada announced today that it has sent the following letter to the Investment Dealers Association of Canada.
Net Position Reports - Formal Recommendation from the Bank of Canada
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April 13, 2006
In December 2005, the Bank of Canada sent those banks that are members of the Canadian Foreign Exchange Committee (CFEC) a questionnaire that focused on the foreign exchange hedging activities of their corporate customers.
Summary of the CFEC Survey on Foreign Exchange Hedging
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April 7, 2006
Today, a Summary of Comments/Debt Strategy 2006/07 is being published on the Bank's website in conjunction with the release of the government's Debt Management Strategy for 2006/07 on the Department of Finance's website.
2006/07 Debt Strategy Consultations - Summary of Comments
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March 9, 2006
n the implementation of monetary policy, the Bank of Canada sets a target for the overnight interest rate. This rate is defined as the rate at which major participants in the money market borrow and lend one-day funds to each other.
Temporary measures to reinforce the target for the overnight rate
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December 9, 2005
Effective 13 December 2005, HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc./HSBC Bank Canada will become a primary dealer for Government of Canada marketable bonds and treasury bills, respectively, and Desjardins Securities will become a primary dealer for Government of Canada marketable bonds.
Addition of Two Primary Dealers for Government of Canada Securities
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December 1, 2005
The revised Terms of Participation and the Standard Terms for Government of Canada Auctions, prepared jointly by the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada, will become effective on 13 December 2005.
Implementation Date for the Revised Terms of Participation and the Standard Terms for Government of Canada Auctions
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October 28, 2005
A consultation document on issues relating to the design and structure of the government's domestic bond program for the fiscal year 2006/07 and beyond, prepared jointly by the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada, is being made public today.
Debt Strategy Consultations 2006/07 Views Sought on Issues Relating to the Government Domestic Bond Program in 2006/07 and Beyond
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