Government of Canada

 

Debt Management Report 2008-2009

Table of Contents

Foreword by the Minister of Finance

Purpose of This Publication

Introduction
Highlights
Debt Strategy Framework

Part I: Context for 2008–2009 Debt Management
Financial Market Developments
Market Debt Context
Budgetary Outcomes
Sources and Uses of Borrowing
Public Debt Charges and Market Debt Costs
Amount of Debt Securities Outstanding in the Canadian Market

Part II: Objectives of Debt and Cash Management
Raising Funding Efficiently
Maintaining a Well-Functioning Government Securities Market

Part III: Report on the 2008–2009 Debt Program
Domestic Debt Program
Cash Management
Secondary Market
Foreign Currency Debt Programs

Annex 1: Completed Treasury Evaluation Reports, 1992–2007

Annex 2: Policy Measures Taken Since 1997 to Ensure a Well-Functioning Government Securities Market

Annex 3: Glossary

Annex 4: Contact Information

Reference Tables