What is the Canadian government bond market?
The Canadian government bond market is represented by Government of Canada Bonds which consist of two segments: Canadian dollar bonds and US dollar bonds issued by the Bank of Canada on behalf of the Canadian Government. Government of Canada Bonds are represented by:
What are Canada Savings Bonds and Premium Bonds?
The Government of Canada sells Canada Savings Bonds and Canada Premium Bonds. Provincial governments also offer high quality bonds. The government that issues the bond guarantees the full value of the bond and the interest, no matter how much you invest.
Is it safe to invest in Canadian government bonds?
They are considered the safest Canadian investment available with a term over one year. They pay a guaranteed, fixed level of interest income until maturity, at which time the full face value is repaid. Again, every penny of principal and interest is guaranteed by the Government of Canada, no matter how much you invest.