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Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25% — What the Fine Print Means for You

  July 15, 2026  |  Canadian Money Brief The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% today, exactly as every economist surveyed expected. The number didn't move — but the story underneath it did. Between renewed oil-market chaos, a stubbornly hot inflation reading, and an economy that's finally showing signs of life, this "boring" hold decision was anything but simple. If you've been following our preview piece from earlier this week , this is the follow-up: what actually happened, and what it means for your mortgage, your savings, and your grocery bill. The Decision, in Plain English This marks the sixth consecutive hold since the Bank's last cut back in October 2025. The overnight rate stays at 2.25%, the Bank Rate at 2.5%, and the deposit rate at 2.20%. Bank prime — the number that actually determines your variable mortgage or line of credit rate — stays put at 4.45%. Governor Tiff Macklem has described this level as sitting near the bottom of the Bank...
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Ottawa presses for united front to tackle Trump’s promised tariffs

 

Ottawa is indeed pushing for a united front to tackle the tariffs promised by President-elect Donald Trump. Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on all products entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico, citing concerns over illegal immigration and drug trafficking. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the provincial premiers are working together to address this issue. Trudeau has already had discussions with Trump and plans to meet with the premiers to form a cohesive strategy. The potential impact on the Canadian economy is significant, with experts warning of catastrophic effects on various industries.

It's a tense situation, but the hope is that a united Canadian front can mitigate the potential damage. 



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