The Government of Canada treasury bill auction scheduled to be held today has been postponed, and the Cash Management Buyback has been cancelled.

The Bank of Canada said that it is making those moves, “In light of extraordinary circumstances that have occurred in the U.S. today that have significantly disrupted trading activity.” The bank also undertook to reasurre Canadians. It said, “it will provide the liquidity necessary to support the stability of the Canadian financial system and the continued functioning of financial markets.”

The Government of Canada and the Bank of Canada are making the following announcements: the Government of Canada Cash Management Bond Buyback operation scheduled for today at 10:30 ET is cancelled. The next Cash Management Buyback operation will be held on Tuesday September 25.

The Government of Canada Treasury bill auction scheduled for today at 12:30 ET is being postponed to tomorrow, September 12, at 10:30 ET. Delivery and settlement will occur on September 13th as scheduled.

The Government of Canada Real Return Bond auction scheduled for tomorrow at 12:30 ET will take place as planned.