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5 Things to Know Today: Your Canadian Money Brief

  Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | moneysavings.ca/canadian-money-brief 1. The Bank of Canada Is Watching — And So Should You Markets are closely parsing every signal from the Bank of Canada ahead of its next rate announcement. With inflation holding stubbornly above target in key categories like shelter and groceries, economists are split on whether another cut is on the table or a longer hold is in store. If you're carrying variable-rate debt or sitting on a GIC renewal, now is the time to model both scenarios. What to do: Don't lock into a long-term rate product until after the next announcement. A few days of patience could save you thousands. 2. Spring Housing Market: More Listings, Less Panic After years of near-empty inventory, more Canadian sellers are finally listing — particularly in the Greater Toronto Area and Greater Vancouver. The uptick in supply is giving buyers breathing room they haven't seen since pre-pandemic times. That said, prices haven't mean...
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Poilievre’s Prairie Victory Paves the Way for Ottawa Comeback

 

                                          Poilievre's byelection win sets the table for his return to Parliament this fall.

After a summer spent shaking hands at rodeos, visiting small-town businesses, and walking the dusty roads of rural Alberta, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is heading back to Parliament Hill. His decisive win in the Battle River—Crowfoot byelection on August 18 secures him one of the safest Tory seats in the country.

The victory marks a political reset for Poilievre, who lost his long-held Carleton seat in April’s general election to Liberal Bruce Fanjoy. Now, with a guaranteed place in the House of Commons, his focus shifts to the fall sitting of Parliament and an upcoming leadership review.

When MPs return on September 15, Poilievre will face Prime Minister Mark Carney across the aisle for the first time. He’s already signalled his priorities: introducing a Canadian sovereignty law, pushing for major energy infrastructure projects, and reshuffling his party’s “shadow cabinet” to sharpen the Opposition’s edge.

Party strategists say the months ahead will be critical. With the Liberals still in their post-election honeymoon, Poilievre will need to prove he can hold the government to account while rallying his caucus behind a clear vision. As one adviser put it, “the real next chapter starts” this fall.

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