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Rate Watch: Best GIC, Savings and Mortgage Rates in Canada (Nov 13, 2026)

  Rate Watch | Canadian Money Brief Best GIC, Savings and Mortgage Rates in Canada Today Friday, November 13, 2026 • Bank of Canada rate 2.50% • Prime 4.70% The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate to 2.50% on October 28. Savers saw very little of it: GIC rates barely moved, and big-bank savings accounts still pay next to nothing. Borrowers saw more of it: the lowest 5-year fixed mortgage rate crept up from 4.34% to 4.44% after bond yields jumped. Here is where the best rates sit today. 4.05% Best 1-yr GIC WealthONE 4.55% Best 5-yr GIC WealthONE 2.85% Top HISA (no promo) WealthONE / Saven 4.44% Lowest 5-yr fixed insured mortgage 3.60%+ Lowest 5-yr variable insured mortgage Best GIC Rates Term Best rate Provider Runner-up 1 year 4.05% WealthONE Bank of Canada Achieva Financial 3.95% 2 years 4.30% WealthONE Bank of Canada Achieva Financial 4.10% 3 years 4.40% WealthONE Bank of Canada MCAN, Oaken, Saven 4.30% 5 years 4.55% WealthONE Bank of Canada Oaken Financial 4.50% Big banks, 1 y...
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Mark Carney's Resounding Victory: A New Era for the Liberal Party


Mark Carney has been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party in a decisive landslide victory, capturing nearly 86% of the vote. This marks a significant moment in Canadian politics, as Carney, a former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, steps into the political spotlight with a strong mandate from his party.

Carney's leadership comes at a pivotal time, with the Liberal Party gearing up for an anticipated federal election. His economic expertise and fresh perspective are seen as key assets in addressing Canada's pressing challenges. In his victory speech, Carney emphasized the need for bold changes guided by Canadian values, signaling a shift in the party's direction.

Outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged to assist with the transition, while Carney prepares to appoint his cabinet and outline his vision for the country's future. The political landscape is set for a dynamic shift as Carney takes the helm of the Liberal Party.

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