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Lock In or Stay Variable? What Every Canadian Homeowner Must Decide Before April 29

   Bank of Canada headquarters, Ottawa. Overnight rate held at 2.25% since October 2025. Next decision: April 29, 2026.  The Bank of Canada has held its rate at 2.25% for three straight decisions — but with inflation creeping back up, a Middle East conflict pushing oil prices, and over one million mortgage renewals on the horizon, the stakes of getting this wrong have never been higher. The Canadian Money Brief April 25, 2026 6 min read THE CANADIAN MONEY BRIEF BANK OF CANADA 2.25% 2.25% POLICY RATE HELD SINCE OCT. 2025 · THIRD CONSECUTIVE HOLD NEXT DECISION: APR. 29, 2026 If your mortgage is coming up for renewal in the next six to eighteen months, the question keeping you up at night is probably this: do I lock in a fixed rate now — or do I ride out a variable rate and hope the Bank of Canada does something helpful? It's the right question to be asking. And right now, the answer is more complicated — and more consequential — than it has been in years. The Bank of Canada...
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Harris and Trump Neck-and-Neck as Election Day Approaches

 


With just days remaining until the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is incredibly tight. Recent polls indicate a virtual tie, with both candidates vying for crucial swing states that could determine the outcome.

In Pennsylvania, a CNN poll conducted by SSRS shows the race is tied, while a Quinnipiac University poll gives Trump a slight edge. Nationally, the latest TIPP Tracking Poll also shows both candidates at 48% support. Harris maintains a narrow lead in Michigan and Wisconsin, according to CNN polls.

Both candidates are making their final appeals to voters in key battleground states. Harris is focusing on economic issues and job creation, while Trump is emphasizing his stance on immigration and appealing to religious voters. Early voting numbers have reached unprecedented levels, with millions of Americans already casting their ballots.

As Election Day approaches, the outcome remains uncertain, with both campaigns working tirelessly to secure a victory on November 5.

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