Market Notices

• December 9, 2005

  Addition of Two Primary Dealers for Government of Canada Securities

  Effective 13 December 2005, HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc./HSBC Bank Canada will become a primary dealer for Government of Canada marketable bonds and treasury bills, respectively, and Desjardins Securities will become a primary dealer for Government of Canada marketable bonds.

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• December 1, 2005

  Implementation Date for the Revised Terms of Participation and the Standard Terms for Government of Canada Auctions

  The revised Terms of Participation and the Standard Terms for Government of Canada Auctions, prepared jointly by the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada, will become effective on 13 December 2005.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
• October 28, 2005

  Debt Strategy Consultations 2006/07 Views Sought on Issues Relating to the Government Domestic Bond Program in 2006/07 and Beyond

  A consultation document on issues relating to the design and structure of the government's domestic bond program for the fiscal year 2006/07 and beyond, prepared jointly by the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada, is being made public today.

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• October 27, 2005

  Modifications to the Terms of Participation and the Standard Terms for Government of Canada Auctions

  The revised Terms of Participation and the Standard Terms for Government of Canada Auctions, 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
• October 21, 2005

  Changes Regarding Noon Foreign Exchange Rates Effective 7 November 2005

  Beginning on 7 November 2005, the Bank of Canada will be implementing a number of changes directed towards achieving a more timely release of noon foreign exchange rates. These changes will be implemented on a six-month trial basis to allow the Bank to assess whether further refinements are required to ensure that these rates remain an accurate reflection of mid-day rates in wholesale markets.

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• August 8, 2005

  Review of the Government of Canada Debt Distribution Framework

  Today, the findings of the review and Changes to the Government of Canada Debt Distribution Framework are being made public on the Bank's website. The changes will become effective in October 2005, following the update of the Terms of Participation and the Standard Terms for Government of Canada auctions.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices
• March 21, 2005

  Debt Strategy Consultations 2005/06 and the Review of the Debt Distribution Framework - Summary of Comments

  In October and November 2004, officials from the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada consulted with interested parties on issues related to the government's domestic debt program, and the review of the government's debt distribution framework.

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• February 18, 2005

  Additional release time for calls for tenders for cash management bills

  Effective immediately, calls for tenders for cash management bills may be released on any day at either 10:00 a.m. or 4:00 p.m. The addition of a later time to the existing Auction Timetable will increase the ability of the government's cash managers to raise balances on short notice in response to unexpected developments.

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• 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