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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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Alberta Premier Proposes Education Commission Amid Ongoing Teachers’ Strike

 

Striking Alberta teachers and supporters wave signs outside Rogers Place in Edmonton, on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. 


As thousands of striking teachers rallied outside, Premier Danielle Smith announced her intention to establish a new education commission once the provincewide strike concludes.

Smith emphasized the need for “new models” to address persistent challenges in Alberta’s classrooms, particularly issues of complexity and specialized learning needs. Speaking at an Edmonton Chamber of Commerce event, she said the commission would include teachers and focus on solutions for classroom supports, student diversity, and resource allocation.

The strike, which began October 6, has seen more than 51,000 teachers walk off the job. Key sticking points in negotiations with the Alberta Teachers’ Association include wages, classroom sizes, and additional supports. Smith reiterated her government’s desire for a negotiated settlement but stressed that long-term reforms are necessary to prevent similar disputes in the future.


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