Economy
Economy
Bank Of Canada Holds Interest Rate Steady In Second 2026 Decision
Today's decision leaves the policy interest rate at 2.25%, as many major Canadian banks and economists expected.
Mar 18, 2026
Economy
Where Every Big Bank Stands On Tomorrow’s Interest Rate Announcement
We’re going into this decision with a policy rate of 2.25% after two consecutive holds at the December and January announcements.
Taxes
“A Signal Was Sent”: BC Still Reeling From Budget 2026, Housing To Take A Hit
BC could see more projects shelved as developers grapple with math that simply doesn’t work.
Retail
For Shopping Malls, Is Yorkdale’s “Snobbery” Simply A Sign Of The Times?
In a court ruling on February 9, Justice Jessica Kimmel blocked Fairweather-owned brand Les Ailes de la Mode from moving into Yorkdale’s former Hudson’s Bay Company real estate. And from a brand perspective, the decision tracks.
Rental Is Having A Moment, And This Firm Is Building For It
Now, as demand for rental housing intensifies, Hazelview is ready to continue building — at scale, with impact, and with the conviction that comes from being prepared.
Real Estate News
Eric Lombardi 'More Than Likely' To Cement Run For Ontario Liberal Party Leader: Q&A
"Ontario can do much better. It should be doing much better. And there's no reason why the next 25 years need to feel like the stagnation of the last 25. We really need a mindset change in this province. We can lead the world."
Economy
End Of An (Easing) Era? Some Economists Warn Of BoC Hikes
The Canadian economy is acclimating to tariffs, and the Bank of Canada has room to nudge the policy rate if need be.
Economy
Bank Of Canada Holds Interest Rate Steady In First 2026 Announcement
Today's decision leaves the policy interest rate at 2.25%, as many major Canadian banks and economists expected.
Economy
Bank Of Canada Cuts Interest Rate To 2.50% After Three Consecutive Holds
This follows three consecutive holds from the central bank in April, June, and July.
Finance
Where Every Big Bank Stands On Wednesday's Interest Rate Announcement
We could be looking at a quarter-point interest rate cut this week, but a strong inflation reading on Tuesday could change the name of the game.
Opinion
Op-Ed: The Bank Of Canada's Subtle Housing Warning
The message for Canadians is that rate policy will respond to economic fundamentals through a lens that explicitly considers housing inflation risks, writes Toronto-based real estate agent Cameron Levitt.
Economy
Third Straight Hold: Bank Of Canada Keeps Interest Rate At 2.75%
The central bank is staying the course amid softening economic indicators, stubborn inflation, and tariff uncertainty, leaving markets guessing on the next move.
Finance
Where Every Big Bank Stands On Wednesday's Interest Rate Announcement
Last month, we saw the central bank hold the policy rate at 2.75% — the level it’s been since March.
Economy
Scotiabank, RBC Only Big Banks Not Calling For More Interest Rate Cuts This Year
Canada’s ‘Big Five’ banks are updating their forecast tables ahead of next week’s interest rate announcement, and economists appear to be split on what the rest of the year will bring.
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