Canada to issue US-dollar global bond
News release
April 22, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada
In Budget 2024, the Government of Canada reiterated its commitment to maintain liquid foreign reserves at or above three per cent of nominal gross domestic product.
To this effect, the government today announced its intent to issue a US-dollar-denominated global bond tomorrow, April 23, subject to market conditions.
This US-dollar global bond will contribute to the stability of Canada’s foreign currency reserves, while also meeting the demand of investors seeking investment opportunities that benefit from Canada’s AAA credit ratings.
Issuing a global bond provides funds to supplement and diversify Canada’s liquid foreign reserves, which helps promote orderly conditions for the Canadian dollar in foreign exchange markets.
Quick facts
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Canada holds its liquid foreign reserves in the Exchange Fund Account.
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Foreign exchange reserves provide a general source of prudential liquidity and help promote orderly conditions for the Canadian dollar in foreign exchange markets.
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Global bond issuances are one source of funding that Canada used to purchase assets for the Exchange Fund Account, the largest component of Canada’s official international reserves.
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The Government of Canada last issued a US-dollar bond on April 19, 2023 worth US$4 billion.
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