April 25, 2007
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April 24, 2007
Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 4 1/4 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 4 1/4 per cent.
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April 17, 2007
Effective immediately, the Bank of Canada has updated its list of securities eligible as collateral under the Standing Liquidity Facility to include foreign issuer Canadian dollar securities. Foreign issuer securities are subject to the conditions and margins as identified in the Bank's collateral policy as posted on the Bank of Canada website.
Update of Securities Eligible as collateral under the Bank of Canada's Standing Liquidity Facility
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April 16, 2007
The Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada have updated the "Terms of Participation in Auctions for Government Securities Distributors."
Clarifications to the Terms of Participation in Auctions for Government Securities Distributors
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April 12, 2007
The Bank of Canada, on behalf of the Government of Canada, announces the addition of two new Government Securities Distributors for Government of Canada marketable bonds and treasury bills.
Addition of Two Government Securities Distributors for Government of Canada Securities
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April 12, 2007
Dealing with Uncertainty in the Conduct of Monetary Policy
The main goal of monetary policy is to help the country achieve strong, sustainable economic performance, and, in doing so, to contribute to rising living standards for Canadians. Experience has shown that the best way for a central bank to meet this goal, given the instruments at its disposal, is by keeping inflation low and stable. Low and stable inflation increases confidence in the future value of money, and allows for clear price signals.
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April 11, 2007
In the Debt Management Strategy 2007/08, the government announced that the release time for call for tenders for cash-management bills (CMBs) will be moved from 10:00 (ET) to 09:45 (ET). Effective 16 April 2007, CMBs call for tenders issued on or after this date will be released at 09:45 (ET). The auction timetable can be found on the Bank of Canada website.
Changes in the release times for both the call for tenders for cash-management bills (CMBs) and the preliminary International Securities Identification Numbers (ISINs) for regular treasury bills
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March 29, 2007
The Bank of Canada Releases Its Annual Report for 2006
The Bank of Canada's Annual Report for 2006 was tabled in the House of Commons today.
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March 29, 2007
Promoting Sound Economic Policies Globally and Locally
In my opinion, much of this performance can be credited to the increasingly widespread acceptance of the need for a liberalized worldwide financial and trade order. Many countries that once closed themselves to the outside world are now actively engaged in the global economy.
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March 29, 2007
Dodge discusses the need for sound economic policies, both globally and locally
In a speech to the Americas Society and the Council of the Americas, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said today that the United States and Canada should lead the effort to strengthen institutions such as the International Monetary Fund.
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