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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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Liberals Secure Fourth Mandate Amid Political Shifts

The Liberal Party of Canada has achieved a historic fourth consecutive mandate, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney. This victory marks a significant rebound for the party, which faced challenges following the resignation of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau earlier this year. 

While the final count of seats remains uncertain, early projections suggest the Liberals may form a minority government, requiring collaboration with other parties to pass legislation. Carney, who won his Ottawa-area riding, emphasized unity and inclusivity in his victory speech, promising to govern for all Canadians. 

The election saw a dramatic collapse in support for the New Democratic Party, with leader Jagmeet Singh announcing his resignation after losing his seat. Meanwhile, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre vowed to hold the Liberal government accountable, despite trailing in his own riding. 

This election unfolded against the backdrop of economic tensions with the United States, housing affordability concerns, and climate policy debates. Canadians now await the final seat count to determine the shape of their next government.

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