October 14, 2026
Canada Lost 68,000 Jobs. Alberta Added 23,000. What It Means for Your Mortgage
Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September 2026 while Alberta added 23,000. Hike odds for October 28 fell to about 25%,
Economic
How the Canadian economy, inflation and the bond market feed through to mortgage rates and Alberta housing.
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Could Cutting Taxes and Development Charges Make Canadian Homes More Affordable?
Poilievre says taxes, fees and red tape are driving up home prices. Josh Tagg examines what cutting those costs could
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High Gas Prices Have the Bank of Canada Talking About Rate Hikes Again
High gas prices are raising inflation risks and putting Bank of Canada rate hikes back on the table. Here’s what
Read moreSeptember 3, 2026Why Are Canadian Fixed Mortgage Rates Rising While the Bank of Canada Is on Hold?
The Bank of Canada held at 2.25% on Sept 2 — and fixed mortgage rates rose anyway. Why R-star and
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The Bank of Canada Held Again — Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wait for a Rate Cut
The Bank of Canada held its rate at 2.25% on Sept 2, 2026 — its 7th straight hold — and
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New U.S. Tariffs Could Change the Housing Market for First-Time Buyers
New U.S. tariffs could slow Canada’s economy while raising building costs. Here’s what that could mean for first-time buyers and
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Will the Bank of Canada Cut Rates on September 2? Tariffs, Stagflation, and the Answer Nobody Wants
Trump's 50% tariff hit Aug 22 and Canada retaliates Sept 8. What the Bank of Canada actually does on September
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Housing, Politics and an Alberta Visit That Sparked Debate
A look at the housing announcement from Mark Carney's Alberta visit and what new infrastructure funding could mean for future
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Trump Tariffs Could Change Canada’s Mortgage Rate Outlook Again
New U.S. tariff threats may slow Canada's economy and increase the chances of future Bank of Canada rate cuts. Here's
