Debt Strategy Consultations - 2010-11 Views Sought on Issues Relating to the Government's Domestic Debt Program

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 relating to the design and operation of the domestic Government of Canada debt program for 2010-11 and beyond. The government considers these consultations to be an integral part of the debt-management process. Views are also sought on the functioning and liquidity of the Government of Canada domestic debt and related fixed-income markets.

Comments on the specific questions raised in the Debt Strategy Consultations 2010-11 document can be emailed before 27 November 2009 to . A summary of the comments received will be released on the Bank of Canada website concurrently with the release of the Debt Management Strategy 2010-11.

For further information, please contact:

Assistant Director
Funds Management and Banking Department
Bank of Canada
613 782-7836

Chief
Financial Markets Division
Department of Finance
613 992-6116