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Canada Savings Bonds still useful, advisor says

(September 9, 2004) Despite advice to the contrary, the federal government insists it will not scrap Canada Savings Bonds. While they may never make you rich, they still offer a couple of advantages for certain clients, according to one advisor. Last week, federal Finance Minister Ralph Goodale said that the CSB program would be reviewed […]

By Steven Lamb |September 9, 2004

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Savings bonds here to stay, says finance minister

(September 3, 2004) The federal department of finance is looking into possible reforms to the Canada Savings Bond (CSB) program, officially called the Retail Debt Program, after a report commissioned by the government recommended scrapping the bond program altogether. “We are assessing the Retail Debt Program in the context of a much-improved fiscal situation and […]

By Steven Lamb |September 3, 2004

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Conditions right for new corporate bonds

(August 6, 2004) Corporate Canada could be set to unleash a flurry of new bond issues over the next six to 12 months, with several economic factors supporting such a move, according to a report from Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services. “The sustained recovery in the North American economy and a building global economic recovery […]

By Steven Lamb |August 6, 2004

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Don’t junk high-yield bonds, portfolio manager suggests

(February 12, 2004) With last year’s scramble for income products, investors found themselves driving yields lower by bidding up the price of their preferred investments. Given this drop in yields, some may question whether there is any room left to profit in the debt market. “Given the relatively low interest rate environment and low government […]

By Steven Lamb |February 12, 2004

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Industry

Real-return bonds get support from investors

(January 28, 2004) Real-return bonds (RRBs) have received a vote of confidence from investors in a round of consultations carried out by the Bank of Canada. Both institutional and retail investors expect demand for RRBs to remain strong and say the federal government should continue to issue them. The central bank called for comments on […]

By Doug Watt |January 28, 2004

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Industry

Canadian government bonds attract foreign buyers

(December 23, 2002) Foreign investors purchased $6.7 billion worth of Canadian government bonds in October, the largest bond investment of the year, Statistics Canada says. Foreigners also reduced their holdings of corporate bonds by $2.5 billion and divested $900 million in stocks. “Foreign acquisitions of Canadian bonds were largely in the secondary market for federal […]

By Doug Watt |December 23, 2002

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News

Calgary-based fintech launches Canadian dollar-backed stablecoin

Financial institutions see potential to unlock efficiencies using the digital currency

By Jonathan Got |May 20, 2026

3 min read

News

Government issues U.S.-dollar global bond

Launch supplements and diversifies Canada’s international reserves

By Staff |May 19, 2026

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Expert Advice

Are bond investors missing out on global opportunities?

Broaden the opportunity set and manage risks by looking beyond Canadian and U.S. bonds, says Amundi’s Reine Bitar, who comanages the NEI Global Total Return Bond Fund.

May 19, 2026

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