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The Fed Just Hiked Rates. Here's What It Means for Your Canadian Mortgage.

  The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate 25 basis points yesterday — the first hike in three years. The Bank of Canada hasn't moved. That gap is now the biggest story in Canadian personal finance. MoneySavings.ca  |  September 17, 2026  |  Canadian Money Brief Yesterday afternoon, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 12-0 to raise the U.S. federal funds rate by a quarter point, pushing it to a target range of 3.75%–4.00%. It's the Fed's first rate hike since July 2023, and Chair Kevin Warsh made clear it almost certainly won't be the last. The Bank of Canada, by contrast, has held its overnight rate at 2.25% through seven straight meetings. It doesn't decide again until October 28. For Canadians with a mortgage, a renewal coming up, or a home equity line of credit, this matters more than it might look at first glance. 3.75–4.00% New U.S. Fed Rate 2.25% Bank of Canada Rate 1.625% Rate Gap (vs. 1.375% yesterday) ~71.5¢ Loonie (post-hike low) What th...
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Canada Post and Postal Union Strike Tentative Deal, Strikes Suspended

 

            A Canada Post delivery truck is photographed in Hamilton on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 


Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have announced they have reached agreements in principle after more than two years of contentious bargaining. The deal covers both the union’s urban carriers and its rural and suburban bargaining units, marking a significant step toward ending months of rotating strikes.

Under the terms of the agreement, CUPW has agreed to pause strike action, while Canada Post has suspended its right to impose a lockout. This temporary truce ensures that mail and parcel delivery will continue uninterrupted during the busy holiday season, a critical relief for businesses and households relying on timely service.

The agreements in principle mean that both sides have settled on the main points of new contracts, but the precise contractual language still needs to be finalized. Once completed, the tentative agreements will be put to a vote by CUPW members. Until ratification, the union retains the right to resume strike activity if negotiations stall.

The bargaining process has been fraught, with CUPW pressing for better wages, improved job security, and protections against structural changes, while Canada Post has sought reforms to stabilize its finances amid mounting losses. The Crown corporation recently reported its largest quarterly loss in history, raising concerns about long-term sustainability.

For now, the agreement signals a temporary resolution that averts further disruption during the holiday rush. However, the coming weeks will be crucial as both sides work to finalize the language of the contracts and secure member approval.

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