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Bank of Canada holds interest rates steady: Why that’s good for newcomers

On April 12, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced that it would hold interest rates steady at 4.5%.

By Edana Robitaille

The Bank of Canada just raised interest rates again. What does this mean for newcomers?

The Bank of Canada (BoC) recently announced another rise in interest rates, up to 4.5%, or up 25 basis points from 4.25% on December 7, 2022. While this is the smallest rise in interest over the past year, interest rates will stay high for the foreseeable future making larger spending more difficult than previous years. […]

By Edana Robitaille

Immigration may help Canada lower interest rates

On October 26, the Bank of Canada (BoC) increased the policy interest rate by 50 basis points, up to 3.75%.

By Vimal Sivakumar
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