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Brian Patey || November 03, 2026

Is a first home in your future? Why opening a FHSA before year-end could help

Is a first home in your future?Why opening a FHSA before year-end could helpIf buying your first home is on your list of goals, there’s one step worth considering before the year ends, even if you’re...

Brian Patey || October 28, 2026

Bank of Canada raises rates: What it means for your mortgage

For homeowners who have gained some breathing room in their mortgage budgets, today’s Bank of Canada announcement may feel like a setback. The Bank raised its policy rate by a quarter of a...

Brian Patey || September 02, 2026

The rate didn’t move. Your mortgage strategy still can.

The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% this week, leaving borrowing costs unchanged for Canadians with variable-rate mortgages and other products tied to lenders’ prime...

Brian Patey || August 18, 2026

Canadian inflation reaches 3% as gasoline and travel costs rise

Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 3.0% in July from 2.8% in June, reaching the upper end of the Bank of Canada’s target range. The increase was slightly larger than economists expected and...