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5 Things to Know Today: Your Canadian Money Brief

  Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | moneysavings.ca/canadian-money-brief 1. The Bank of Canada Is Watching — And So Should You Markets are closely parsing every signal from the Bank of Canada ahead of its next rate announcement. With inflation holding stubbornly above target in key categories like shelter and groceries, economists are split on whether another cut is on the table or a longer hold is in store. If you're carrying variable-rate debt or sitting on a GIC renewal, now is the time to model both scenarios. What to do: Don't lock into a long-term rate product until after the next announcement. A few days of patience could save you thousands. 2. Spring Housing Market: More Listings, Less Panic After years of near-empty inventory, more Canadian sellers are finally listing — particularly in the Greater Toronto Area and Greater Vancouver. The uptick in supply is giving buyers breathing room they haven't seen since pre-pandemic times. That said, prices haven't mean...

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AtkinsRéalis to Divest Stake in Highway 407 ETR Toll Road

 

AtkinsRéalis Group Inc., formerly known as SNC-Lavalin, has announced its intention to sell its 6.76% stake in 407 International Inc., the company that owns the Highway 407 ETR toll highway north of Toronto. This strategic move is part of AtkinsRéalis’ focus on its engineering services and nuclear businesses. The other major stakeholders in the toll highway are the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (with a 50.01% stake) and Cintra Global S.E. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A., holding 43.23%).

AtkinsRéalis aims to pursue margin expansion and growth, including investments in rapidly growing markets. These initiatives involve engineering services across the U.S., leveraging their nuclear expertise, and exploring accretive mergers and acquisitions.


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