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Bank of Canada Says More Rate Hikes Could Be Coming: What It Means for Your Mortgage and HELOC

  Canadian Money Brief  |  November 11, 2026 Bank of Canada Says More Rate Hikes Could Be Coming: What It Means for Your Mortgage and HELOC By the MoneySavings.ca team  •  6 min read The Bank of Canada raised its key rate on October 28, the first increase since 2023. Yesterday it signalled it may not be done. The summary of deliberations, released Tuesday, says Governing Council agreed there could be a need to raise the policy rate further, while taking decisions one meeting at a time. If you carry a variable-rate mortgage or a home equity line of credit (HELOC), that is a headline worth a few minutes. Here is what the Bank said, what another hike would cost, and what you can do before the next decision on December 9 . 2.50% Policy rate since Oct 28 4.70% Big-bank prime since Oct 29 3.5% BoC CPI forecast, end of 2026 Dec 9 Next rate decision What the Bank actually said The core of the story is energy. The Bank notes that the war in the Middle East is in its eig...

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Poland Thwarts Explosive Plot Targeting Canada and U.S.

 

Authorities in Poland have arrested four individuals in connection with an alleged plot to send explosives to Canada and the United States. The suspects were reportedly planning to use courier services to mail the dangerous materials, which were camouflaged to avoid detection.

The National Prosecutor’s Office in Poland revealed that the arrests were made following a detailed investigation into the group’s activities. The parcels, which contained explosives and other hazardous materials, were intercepted before they could be dispatched.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have acknowledged the arrests but have refrained from commenting further to maintain the integrity of the ongoing investigation. This incident highlights the importance of international cooperation in preventing acts of terrorism and ensuring public safety.

Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the full extent of the plot and any additional individuals involved.


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