March 18, 2020
Access news on the Bank’s actions to support the economy and financial system during the COVID‑19 pandemic.
Support to key financial markets
March 17, 2020
As previously announced, the Bank of Canada (Bank) will conduct secondary market purchases of 1-month Bankers’ Acceptances issued and guaranteed by any Canadian bank and of sufficiently high quality, broadly equivalent to a minimum short-term credit rating of R-1 (low), under the Bankers’ Acceptance Purchase Facility (BAPF).
Operational details on the Bank of Canada’s Bankers' Acceptance Purchase Facility
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Press,
Market notices
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Bankers’ Acceptance Purchase Facility
March 16, 2020
Consistent with the announcement that the Bank stands ready, as a proactive measure, to provide support to the Canada Mortgage Bond (CMB) market, the Bank will purchase CMBs in the secondary market through a competitive tender process.
Operational details for the Bank of Canada’s purchase of Canada Mortgage Bonds (CMBs) in the secondary market
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Press,
Market notices
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Canada Mortgage Bond Purchase Program