The Bank of Canada is launching the government’s debt strategy consultations for the coming year.

A consultation document relating to the preparation of debt strategy for the fiscal year 2007/08, prepared jointly by the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada, is being made public today.

The Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada are seeking views on conditions and developments in the Government of Canada securities market. Market participants’ views are also requested on certain operational aspects of the Government of Canada domestic debt programs.

Comments are due by January 5.