First of all, the Government of Canada debt is issued primarily in Canadian dollars. However, debt is handled on international markets and at present, approximately 15% of the debt is held by foreigners.
November 23rd, 2009 / 4:55 p.m.
Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Economic and Fiscal Policy Branch, Department of Finance
First of all, the Government of Canada debt is issued primarily in Canadian dollars. However, debt is handled on international markets and at present, approximately 15% of the debt is held by foreigners.
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