Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement June 1
The Bank of Canada has announced an increase of 0.25% in the Canada prime rate. The new interest rate is now 0.50%
This increase was widely anticipated and is the first interest rate increase in 3 years. Balancing growth and the possibility of inflation were two major factors to consider.
We’ ll follow up later today with any changes to mortgage rates from the TD, RBC and BMO.
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