February 3, 2017
Market Notices
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January 5, 2017
Pilot – Government of Canada Cash Management Bond Buyback Program
The Bank of Canada and the Department of Finance are announcing today a pilot for the Government of Canada Cash Management Bond Buyback program that will increase flexibility in the maximum repurchase amount at each operation. -
November 4, 2016
Bank of Canada Publishes the Results of the Canadian Fixed-Income Forum Survey on Market Liquidity, Transparency and Market Access
The Bank of Canada has published the results of the 2016 Canadian Fixed-Income Forum (CFIF) survey on market liquidity, transparency and market access. -
October 11, 2016
Standard Terms for Auctions of Government of Canada Ultra Long Bonds
On behalf of the Minister of Finance, the Department of Finance and Bank of Canada are releasing today the Standard Terms for Auctions of Government of Canada Ultra Long-Bonds (UL Terms), as well as an overview of the UL Terms. The documents outline the operational framework for potential future issuance of ultra-long bonds via a modified auction format. -
September 8, 2016
Debt Management Strategy Consultations – 2017-18
The Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada are seeking 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 2017-18 and beyond. Regular consultations with market participants are an integral and valued part of the debt management process. -
August 18, 2016
Updates to Terms Governing Government of Canada Securities Auctions
The Bank of Canada and the Department of Finance Canada have streamlined the terms governing Government of Canada securities auctions and today released a consolidated document: Standard Terms for Auctions of Government of Canada Securities. -
June 3, 2016
Policy Guidance on the Bank of Canada’s Risk-Management Standards for Systemic Financial Market Infrastructures
The Bank of Canada today published final supplementary guidance related to its Risk-Management Standards for Systemic Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs) following a public consultation process. -
June 2, 2016
Maturity Dates and Target Range Sizes for 3-Year Bonds
Earlier this year, the Government of Canada announced the reintroduction of 3-year bonds as part of the Debt Management Strategy for 2016-17, with issuance details for this sector to be made public following consultation with market participants. -
May 5, 2016
Release of the 2015 Bank of Canada FMI Oversight Activities Annual Report
The Bank of Canada today published the 2015 annual report on its oversight of payment, clearing and settlement systems, which are also known as financial market infrastructures or FMIs. -
April 22, 2016
Bank of Canada Announces Change in Communication Process for Term Repo Operations
The Bank of Canada today announced changes to its communication process for term repo operations.