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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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Starmer Leads Renewed Push for Ukraine Peace at London Summit

 

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken a bold step in the pursuit of peace in Ukraine, hosting a high-stakes summit in London. The gathering brought together leaders from across Europe, NATO, and Ukraine, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The summit's primary focus was to strengthen Europe's role in supporting Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia.

Starmer emphasized the importance of European unity and proposed a "coalition of the willing" to expedite peace efforts. This initiative comes in the wake of a tense exchange between Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump, which underscored the urgency of finding alternative sources of support for Ukraine. Starmer's plan includes bolstering military aid, providing economic assistance, and ensuring long-term security guarantees for Ukraine.

The summit also highlighted the need for Europe to step up its defense capabilities, with Starmer advocating for a collaborative approach to peacekeeping. As the conflict enters its third year, the London summit marks a critical moment in the global effort to secure a lasting resolution for Ukraine.

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