January 15, 2025 Operational Details for Government Purchases of Canada Mortgage Bonds in 2025 In the 2023 Fall Economic Statement, the Canadian government announced its intention to purchase Canada Mortgage Bonds (CMBs), beginning in 2024, up to an annual maximum of $30 billion while ensuring that the pace and volume of these purchases are appropriate for market conditions. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
December 16, 2024 Summary of Comments – Fall 2024 Debt Management Strategy Consultations Today, the Fall 2024 Debt Management Strategy Consultations Summary is being published, following the release of the Government of Canada’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
December 16, 2024 Summary of Comments – Fall 2024 Debt Distribution Framework Review Consultations Today, the Fall 2024 Debt Distribution Framework Review Consultations Summary is being published, following the release of the Government of Canada’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
October 24, 2024 Bank of Canada announces a change to Overnight Repo operations Effective Friday, October 25, 2024, the aggregate cash value amount offered in each Overnight Repo (OR) operation will change to a minimum of $8 billion. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices Source(s): Overnight repo operations
October 8, 2024 BATVN publishes an overview of the Canadian repo market Today, the Bankers’ Acceptance Transition Virtual Network (BATVN), established by the Canadian Fixed-Income Forum (CFIF) to support the transition away from BAs, published an overview of the Canadian repo market. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices Source(s): Canadian Fixed-Income Forum, Collateral Infrastructure and Market Practices Advisory Group
September 24, 2024 Bank of Canada launches Securities Lending Program as replacement to Securities Repo Operations The Bank of Canada will launch its Securities Lending Program (SLP) on 2 October 2024. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices Source(s): Securities Lending Program, Securities Repo Operations
September 10, 2024 Government of Canada Debt Distribution Framework Review Consultations A consultation document pertaining to the design of the Government of Canada debt distribution framework, prepared jointly by the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada, is being made public today. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
September 10, 2024 Debt Management Strategy Consultations – 2025-26 The Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada are seeking the views of government securities distributors, institutional investors, and other interested parties on issues related to the design and operation of the Government of Canada’s domestic debt program for 2025-26 and beyond. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
July 22, 2024 CFEC Releases Results of April 2024 Foreign Exchange Volume Survey The Canadian Foreign Exchange Committee (CFEC) released today the results of its April 2024 semi-annual survey of foreign exchange volumes in Canada. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices Source(s): Canadian Foreign Exchange Committee
July 12, 2024 Bank of Canada announces increases to the dealer and round limits for Overnight Repo operations Effective Monday, July 15, 2024, dealer limits for Overnight Repo (OR) operations will increase to $3 billion for each eligible participant from the previous $1 billion. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices Source(s): Overnight repo operations