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📉 Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady

The Bank of Canada has held its key interest rate at 2.25%, keeping policy unchanged amid ongoing global uncertainty and rising inflation pressures.

🌍 What’s happening in the economy?

🔹 Ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to create volatility in global markets, impacting energy prices and overall economic stability.
🔹 Oil and gas prices have surged due to geopolitical tensions, contributing to higher global inflation.
🔹 Canada’s economic growth remains modest, with GDP projected at 1.2% in 2026, gradually increasing over the next few years.
🔹 The labour market remains soft, with slower job growth and unemployment hovering around 6.5%–7%.
🔹 Housing activity has slowed due to affordability challenges, economic uncertainty, and slower population growth.
🔹 Inflation rose to 2.4% in March and is expected to increase further in the short term due to higher energy costs, before gradually returning to the 2% target.

🏡 What does this mean for real estate?

Holding rates steady provides short-term stability for buyers and sellers, helping maintain predictable borrowing costs. However, rising inflation and a softer labour market may continue to impact buyer confidence. With housing activity already slowing, affordability and economic uncertainty remain key factors influencing demand. As always, future rate decisions will be closely tied to inflation trends and global developments.

📅 Next rate announcement: June 10, 2026

Thinking about buying, selling, or refinancing?
Let’s talk.

Lisa Tran | Broker of Record
📲 647.668.8066
📧 [email protected]

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Grateful for the invite and a big thank you to , , and team for putting together such a well-curated afternoon filled with amazing energy, great conversations, generous gifts, and valuable insights into what’s coming next.

Always a good time catching up with familiar faces and meeting new people!

We also had the opportunity to preview some exciting projects:
🏡 The Bridlepath Estate (upcoming)
🌿 Garden Series 2 (new release)
🏙️ Woodbine Parkside (now launched)

Great way to stay ahead of the market and keep our clients informed on the latest opportunities.

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Lisa Tran | Broker of Record
📲 647.668.8066
📧 [email protected]