The deferred timeline for buying sovereign debt affects how the central bank will expand its holdings over the coming years. These specific balance sheet purchases are focused on government bonds, and the revised schedule pushes the first acquisition of these assets toward the end of the decade.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Bank of Canada Delays Government Bond Purchases to 2028
Global Markets21 days ago
Gravelle, an official with the Bank of Canada, recently provided updates regarding the institution's internal balance sheet management. Purchases of Government of Canada securities may not begin until 2028, although the window for the commencement of these acquisitions could open as early as late 2027. This shift indicates that the overall timing for these asset additions is likely to be delayed.
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