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.

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• 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.

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• 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
• December 18, 2003

  Debt Strategy Consultations 2004/05 - Views Sought on Issues Relating to the Design and Operation of Government Domestic Debt Programs in 2004/05 and Beyond

  A consultation document on issues relating to the design and operation of the government's domestic debt programs for fiscal year 2004/05 and beyond, prepared jointly by the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada, is being made public today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
• November 3, 2003

  Bank of Canada announces the elimination of retroactive settlement in the ACSS

  The Bank of Canada announced that, effective 1 November 2003, it will no longer backdate the results of payments settling through the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS), an accounting practice that has been in place since July 1986.

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• August 22, 2003

  Bank of Canada Operations during Current Power Difficulties

  During the current power difficulties, the Bank of Canada in Ottawa has been operating from its back-up facility to provide essential services, such as monitoring financial markets and the critical clearing and settlement systems.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices