Rates · October 28, 2026
Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement: What Does It Mean for Your Mortgage?
The Bank of Canada raised its overnight rate by 0.25 points to 2.50% on October 28, 2026. What that means for Edmonton variable, adjustable, and fixed mortgages.
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