10/28/2026
🔔 Bank of Canada raises the key rate to 2.50%
For the first time since July 2023, the Bank has moved up — a 25 bps increase from 2.25% to 2.50%, ending seven straight holds.
Here’s what it actually means for your mortgage 👇
📈 Variable rates move up — lenders are expected to raise prime, so variable mortgages and HELOCs rise about 0.25%.
📊 Fixed rates work differently — they follow bond yields, not the overnight rate. Compare both before you commit.
📅 Renewing within the year? Governor Macklem signalled more hikes are possible. Review your renewal sooner rather than later.
Next Bank of Canada decision: December 9, 2026.
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