October 9, 2012
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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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December 21, 2011
The Bank of Canada announced today that it will conduct a Term Repo Operation for Balance Sheet Management Purposes operation.
Bank of Canada Announces Details of its Term Repo for Balance Sheet Management Purposes Operation
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November 30, 2011
The Bank of Canada, the Bank of England, the Bank of Japan, the European Central Bank, the Federal Reserve and the Swiss National Bank are today announcing coordinated actions to enhance their capacity to provide liquidity support to the global financial system.
Coordinated Central Bank Action to Address Pressures in Global Money Markets
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November 25, 2011
Since 2004, the Bank of Canada has carried out a qualitative annual survey to assess the degree of activity in Canadian foreign exchange (FX) hedging.
Summary of the 2011 Survey on Canadian Foreign Exchange Hedging
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November 16, 2011
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 2012-13 and beyond.
Debt Management Strategy Consultations - 2012-13
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October 19, 2011
In managing its balance sheet, the Bank of Canada acquires Government of Canada securities to offset its liabilities, which consist mainly of bank notes in circulation and deposits.
Change in Minimum Bank of Canada Nominal Bond Purchases at Auctions
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