December 18, 2012
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December 13, 2012
The Bank of Canada, the Bank of England, the European Central Bank, the Federal Reserve, and the Swiss National Bank are today announcing an extension of the existing temporary U.S. dollar liquidity swap arrangements to 1 February 2014. Previously, these swap arrangements had been authorized to 1 February 2013.
Bank of Canada Announces Extension of Swap Facilities in coordination with other central banks
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December 5, 2012
The Bank of Canada today announced that effective 23 January 2013, it will move to a new publication time of 10:00 ET for all scheduled policy rate announcements, including those to be published concurrently with the Bank’s quarterly Monetary Policy Reports (MPRs).
Bank of Canada Announces New Publication Time for 2013 Policy Interest Rate Announcements and Monetary Policy Reports
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November 27, 2012
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 2013-14 and beyond.
Debt Management Strategy Consultations - 2013-14
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November 23, 2012
Since 2004, the Bank of Canada has carried out an annual qualitative survey to assess client activity in Canadian foreign exchange (FX) hedging as reported by banks.
Summary of the 2012 Survey on Canadian Foreign Exchange Hedging
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October 9, 2012
The Bank of Canada, on behalf of the Government of Canada, announces the addition of one new Government Securities Distributor for Government of Canada marketable bonds and treasury bills.
Addition of One Government Securities Distributor for Government of Canada Securities
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October 1, 2012
In response to the economic and financial crisis, G-20 leaders initiated a reform of the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market in 2009 to improve transparency, mitigate systemic risk, and protect against market abuse.
Statement by Canadian authorities on clearing of standardized OTC derivatives contracts
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September 27, 2012
Today, the Quarterly Bond Schedule is being published on the Bank of Canada's website. In addition, adjustments are being announced to the debt strategy plan for 2012-13.
Quarterly Bond Schedule and Adjustments to the Debt Strategy Plan for 2012-13
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March 29, 2012
Today, the Summary of Comments – 2012–13 Debt Management Strategy Consultations is being published on the Bank of Canada’s website in conjunction with the release of the government’s Debt Management Strategy for 2012–13 on the Department of Finance’s website.
Summary of Comments - 2012-13 Debt Management Strategy Consultations and Operational Changes to the Cash-Management Bond Buyback Program
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December 22, 2011
Results of today's term repo for balance sheet management purposes operation.
Results of the 22 December 2011 Term Repo Operation for Balance Sheet Management Purposes
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