It's important to bear in mind that, depending on the industry and the standards that apply, a guarantee can be structured in many different ways. As a Crown corporation, we often provide guarantees in cooperation with the bank. If the loan is for $5 million, for instance, we may offer a percentage of that loan in the form of a guarantee, which then means the company has access to better or additional working capital.
On September 10th, 2010. See this statement in context.