Market Notices
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October 18, 2004 Publication of the Debt Strategy 2005/06 Consultation Document and the Review of the Government of Canada Debt Distribution Framework
Consultation documents, prepared jointly by the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada, are being published today. -
September 23, 2004 Changes in Minimum Bank of Canada Bond Purchases at Auctions
Starting in 1996, the Bank of Canada began adjusting the relative amounts of Government of Canada treasury bills and bonds held on its balance sheet to more closely approximate the proportions of outstanding government debt. -
September 13, 2004 Modifications to the minimum bidding requirements and the maximum bidding limit at auctions of non-fungible Cash Management Bills (CMBs).
Effective September 15, for a trial period lasting at least 12 months, minimum bidding requirements and maximum bidding limits will be suspended for auctions of Cash Management Bills (CMBs) which are non-fungible (i.e., do not share a common maturity date with a previously-issued 3-, 6- or 12-month treasury bill). All other provisions of the Terms of Participation will continue to apply to auctions of non-fungible CMBs. -
September 13, 2004 Exterior Glazing System Remediation Project
Work on the Bank's Exterior Glazing System Remediation Project has recently begun. This project will involve replacing all the exterior windows and fixtures of the Head Office Towers. -
March 30, 2004 Debt Strategy Consultations 2004/05 - Summary of Comments
In January 2004, officials from the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada consulted with market participants on issues related to the government's domestic debt program. To allow for comments from a broader range of participants, the Debt Strategy 2004/05 Consultation Document had been made available in December 2003. -
January 27, 2004 Debt-Management Strategy: Market Consultations on the Real Return Bond Program - Summary of Comments
In September and October 2003, officials from the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada consulted with market participants on issues specific to the Real Return Bond (RRB) program.