September 24, 2001
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September 12, 2001
In light of the tragic circumstances that occurred in the U.S. yesterday that continue to disrupt trading activity in North American markets, the Government of Canada in conjunction with the Bank of Canada is making the following Debt Management announcements:
Government of Canada treasury bill and Real Return Bond auctions rescheduled
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September 11, 2001
In light of extraordinary circumstances that have occurred in the U.S. today that have significantly disrupted trading activity, the Government of Canada in conjunction with the Bank of Canada are making the following Debt Management announcements:
Government of Canada treasury bill auction and Cash Management Buyback scheduled to be held today are postponed and cancelled respectively
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August 10, 2001
On behalf of the Minister of Finance, the Department of Finance and Bank of Canada are releasing today draft terms and conditions for participation in Receiver General auctions. These auctions are the means by which the government invests its short-term Canadian dollar cash balances.
Proposed Terms and Conditions for Auctions of Receiver General Cash Balances
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August 9, 2001
Under its Standing Liquidity Facility (SLF), the Bank of Canada is prepared to provide liquidity on a daily basis to financial institutions that participate directly in the payment systems operated by the Canadian Payments Association - the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS) and the Large Value Transfer System (LVTS).
Expansion of List of Securities Eligible as Collateral for use in Bank of Canada Standing Liquidity Facility
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August 2, 2001
A consultation document on issues relating to the design and operation of government debt programs over 2001-2002 and beyond, prepared jointly by the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada, is being made public today.
Summer Consultations - Market Views Sought on Issues Relating to the Design and Operation of Government Debt Programs over 2001-02 and Beyond
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April 26, 2001
The targeted turnaround time for publication of the results for Government of Canada securities auctions will be reduced to 15 minutes from 30 minutes starting 22 May 2001. The reduction in the turnaround time is the result of process and efficiency improvements.
Turnaround Time for Government of Canada Securities auctions to be Reduced to 15 Minutes
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March 1, 2001
The Bank of Canada announced today that it has sent the following letter to the Investment Dealers Association of Canada.
Net Position Reports - Formal Recommendation from the Bank of Canada
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December 1, 2000
A consultation document on issues relating to the design and operation of government debt programs over 2001-2002, prepared jointly by the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada, is being made public today.
Market Views Sought on Issues Relating to the Design and Operation of Government Debt Programs over 2001-02
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November 28, 2000
The Bank of Canada today announced its intention to temporarily add assets to its balance sheet to offset the anticipated $2 billion to $3 billion seasonal increase in the demand for bank notes. These operations have no monetary policy significance.
Bank of Canada to Offer Term SPRAs and May Purchase BAs over Year-end
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