Debt Management Report 2017–2018

Table of Contents

Foreword by the Minister of Finance

Purpose of This Publication

Other Information

Executive Summary

Introduction

Highlights for 2017–18

Part I – 2017–18 Debt Management Context

Composition of Federal Debt

Sources and Uses of Borrowing

Borrowing Authorities

Government of Canada Credit Rating Profile

Part II – Report on Objectives and Principles

Objectives and Principles

Raising Stable, Low-Cost Funding

Maintaining a Well-Functioning Government Securities Market

Part III – Report on the 2017–18 Debt Program

Domestic Marketable Bonds

Treasury Bills and Cash Management Bills

Foreign Currency Debt

Retail Debt

Cash Management

Investment of Receiver General Cash Balances

Cash Management Bond Buyback Program

Annex 1 – Completed Treasury Evaluation Reports

Annex 2 – Debt Management Policy Measures Taken Since 1997

Annex 3 – Glossary

Annex 4 – Contact Information

Reference Tables

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