Archived - Debt Management Report 2016–2017

Foreword by the Minister of Finance

Purpose of This Publication

• Other Information

Executive Summary

• Introduction
• Highlights for 2016–17

Part I – 2016–17 Debt Management Context

• Composition of Federal Debt
• Sources and Uses of Borrowing
• 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 2016–17 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