Luc Quesnel RBC Mortgage Specialist

08/23/2026

Home resales rose for a third straight month. More inventory and easing prices are giving buyers new opportunities to step into the market.

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The emerging market recovery in Canada appears to be holding—albeit just barely. A 0.5% rise in home resales in June from May extended the winning streak to three months, but marks a sharp deceleration from the robust 5.5% advance the previous month.

08/16/2026

support of the Gimli International Film Festival. This story captures the human side of what we do: sitting down with filmmakers, sharing in their vision, and helping turn bold ideas into reality. It's a reminder that behind every business, every pitch, and every project is a person with a story worth believing in. That's the kind of connection we strive to build with clients every day. https://bit.ly/4cCUYED

08/02/2026

We are a proud sponsor of the 35th EuroFinance International Treasury Management, the world’s most influential treasury event, taking place in Barcelona on September 16th–18th. This year’s theme, “Strategic treasury in the AI era,” explores how to leverage AI to build resilience, strengthen partnerships and unlock liquidity in uncertain times.

Join us to connect with the global treasury community. Royal Bank of Canada clients can benefit from an exclusive 10% discount on passes by reaching out to your RBC advisor.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3TsZ9MR

07/31/2026

🎬 Winnipeg filmmaker John Luke is turning a story of generational love into reality after winning the 15th annual RBC $15,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition at the Gimli International Film Festival! His short film Sun Shower — a poignant tale about time, loss, and family — will now come to life thanks to the prize. In this interview, John shares how this win left him momentarily speechless. https://bit.ly/3RMyjyH

07/26/2026

Latest Update: On July 15, 2026, the Bank of Canada announced that it is holding its policy rate at 2.25%.

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Latest update: The Bank of Canada holds its interest rate at 2.25%.

07/24/2026

A recent site tour of Thunder Bay Art Gallery's new home on Lake Superior offered an exciting glimpse into what's ahead for the community. The new facility will incorporate barrier-free entrances and prioritize accessibility needs, made possible through a $200,000 RBC Foundation Community Spaces grant. In 2026, 41 organizations across Canada received $12.5 million in RBC Foundation Community Spaces Grants to help enhance accessibility and improve energy efficiency and climate-resilience in communities across the country.

07/19/2026

Big dreams meet the big screen at the15th annual RBC Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition, July 25th at Gimli International Film Festival! Talented up-and-coming filmmakers will pitch their short film ideas live to a panel of industry professionals for a chance to win $15,000, production resources, and mentorship opportunities to bring their vision to life. We'd love to see you there — join us if you can!

07/13/2026

Canada's housing market is getting more affordable. But the window won't stay open forever. Let's connect and talk strategy.

RBC’s national housing affordability measure is at a four-year best, falling 1.4 percentage-points to 53% in Q1 2026. A decline in the measure means improving affordability.

07/12/2026

Bariatric patients in rural Manitoba now have greater access to the specialized care they need, thanks to new equipment and upgrades at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre. The RBC Foundation donated $10,000 to the Dauphin Hospital Foundation to fund specialized wheelchairs and accessibility improvements as part of Prairie Mountain Health's broader bariatric care initiative. Thank you Prairie Mountain Health for working towards meaningful change in our communities.

The Dauphin Regional Health Centre is enhancing bariatric care with new specialized wheelchairs supported by the RBC and Dauphin Hospital Foundations, alongside accessibility upgrades to better serve patients with mobility

07/11/2026

The RBC $15,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition returns to the Gimli International Film Festival for a milestone 15th year. These finalists are ready to pitch their short film ideas to a jury of industry professionals: Cogie Cogan (Still, We Are), Boma Cookey-Gam (Pioneering The Wind: Breaking the Sound Barrier), John Luke (Sun Shower), Kenji Dyck (Ojichan's Photos), Meg Robinson (Unclean). Join us for this free event at 10:00 am, Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Gimli Theatre.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 3, 2026 — For a milestone 15th year, the RBC $15,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition returns to the Gimli International Film Festival, celebrating over a decade and a half of turning bold ideas into real films and launching the careers of Manitoba's emerging filmmakin...