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Bank of Canada Rate Decision Tomorrow: What Every Canadian Needs to Know Before June 10

Current Rate 2.25% Held since Oct 2025 Expected Decision HOLD 34/34 economists Announcement 9:45 AM Wed, June 10 (ET) Prime Rate 4.45% Most major lenders On Wednesday morning, June 10, the Bank of Canada will announce its interest rate decision at 9:45 AM ET — and for Canadians with a mortgage, a variable-rate loan, or a renewal coming up, the decision is just two days away. Governor Tiff Macklem will follow with a press conference at 10:30 AM. The short answer: expect no change. But the full picture is considerably more complicated — and the Bank's tone tomorrow could signal whether rate hikes are quietly creeping back onto the table. The Consensus: A Hold, Full Stop The economist community is remarkably united heading into this decision. In a Reuters poll conducted June 2–5, all 34 economists surveyed predicted the Bank would leave its overnight rate at 2.25%. More than 80% said it would stay there for the rest of 2026. "Under normal circumstances, today's sagging econom...

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Ontario Shifts Gears: Defence Manufacturing Gains Traction Amid Auto Sector Concerns

As Ontario’s automotive industry grapples with mounting global competition and the transition to electric vehicles, the province is eyeing the European defence market as a new frontier for economic resilience. With manufacturing hubs like Oshawa and Windsor seeking diversification, policymakers and industry leaders are steering resources toward producing military-grade technology, vehicles, and components suited for NATO partners.

This strategic pivot isn’t just about replacing lost auto-sector jobs—it reflects a broader move to position Ontario as a key player in allied defence supply chains. Recent partnerships between Canadian firms and European defence contractors underscore a growing appetite for Canadian innovation in aerospace, cyber-defence, and advanced machinery.

Although challenges remain—such as navigating export regulations and retraining workers—the shift represents a bold reimagining of Ontario’s industrial future. As one official put it, “We’ve built reliable cars for over a century. Now we’re building security.”


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