August 8, 2005 Review of the Government of Canada Debt Distribution Framework Today, the findings of the review and Changes to the Government of Canada Debt Distribution Framework are being made public on the Bank's website. The changes will become effective in October 2005, following the update of the Terms of Participation and the Standard Terms for Government of Canada auctions. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
March 21, 2005 Debt Strategy Consultations 2005/06 and the Review of the Debt Distribution Framework - Summary of Comments In October and November 2004, officials from the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada consulted with interested parties on issues related to the government's domestic debt program, and the review of the government's debt distribution framework. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
February 18, 2005 Additional release time for calls for tenders for cash management bills Effective immediately, calls for tenders for cash management bills may be released on any day at either 10:00 a.m. or 4:00 p.m. The addition of a later time to the existing Auction Timetable will increase the ability of the government's cash managers to raise balances on short notice in response to unexpected developments. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
February 4, 2005 Executive Summary: Foreign Exchange Hedging by Canadian Corporate Accounts In December 2004, the Bank of Canada sent those banks who are members of the Canadian Foreign Exchange Committee (CFEC)1 a questionnaire that focused on the foreign exchange hedging activities of their corporate customers. The questionnaire was similar in structure to one that was circulated to CFEC members in January 2004. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices Source(s): Canadian Foreign Exchange Committee
October 18, 2004 Publication of the Debt Strategy 2005/06 Consultation Document and the Review of the Government of Canada Debt Distribution Framework Consultation documents, prepared jointly by the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada, are being published today. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
September 23, 2004 Changes in Minimum Bank of Canada Bond Purchases at Auctions Starting in 1996, the Bank of Canada began adjusting the relative amounts of Government of Canada treasury bills and bonds held on its balance sheet to more closely approximate the proportions of outstanding government debt. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
September 13, 2004 Modifications to the minimum bidding requirements and the maximum bidding limit at auctions of non-fungible Cash Management Bills (CMBs). Effective September 15, for a trial period lasting at least 12 months, minimum bidding requirements and maximum bidding limits will be suspended for auctions of Cash Management Bills (CMBs) which are non-fungible (i.e., do not share a common maturity date with a previously-issued 3-, 6- or 12-month treasury bill). All other provisions of the Terms of Participation will continue to apply to auctions of non-fungible CMBs. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
September 13, 2004 Exterior Glazing System Remediation Project Work on the Bank's Exterior Glazing System Remediation Project has recently begun. This project will involve replacing all the exterior windows and fixtures of the Head Office Towers. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
March 30, 2004 Debt Strategy Consultations 2004/05 - Summary of Comments In January 2004, officials from the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada consulted with market participants on issues related to the government's domestic debt program. To allow for comments from a broader range of participants, the Debt Strategy 2004/05 Consultation Document had been made available in December 2003. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
January 27, 2004 Debt-Management Strategy: Market Consultations on the Real Return Bond Program - Summary of Comments In September and October 2003, officials from the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada consulted with market participants on issues specific to the Real Return Bond (RRB) program. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices