Bank of Canada Decisions & Interest Rates

Oct. 28, 2026

The Bank of Canada raised rates. Here's what I'm watching in Greater Sudbury.

Rates Are Up. What's Next for Sudbury? An autumn neighbourhood illustration with the Expect Moore logo.

By Chad Moore | October 28, 2026

For several weeks, I've been saying that I expected the Bank of Canada to raise interest rates at this meeting, or certainly by the next. Today, the Bank increased its policy rate by a quarter of a percentage point to …

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Sept. 3, 2026

Bank of Canada Interest Rate History: 2015–2026

Bank of Canada interest-rate history illustration, 2015 to 2026

When I look back at the Bank of Canada’s decisions, the overnight target moves from 1.00% at the start of 2015 to 2.25% at the September 2, 2026 decision. But the path matters more than those endpoints: oil-shock cuts, emergency pandemic support, rapid inflation-fighting increases and a later …

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Sept. 2, 2026

Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25%: What It Means for Greater Sudbury Real Estate

Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25%: What It Means for Greater Sudbury Real Estate

The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% on September 2, 2026.

Bank of Canada rates announced September 2, 2026
Measure Figure
Policy rate 2.25% — held
Bank Rate …
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Aug. 31, 2026

Bank of Canada Decisions & Mortgage Rate Context Archive

Bank of Canada Decisions & Mortgage Rate Context Archive

Bank decisions by year

Follow published Bank of Canada rate decisions by year and open the Greater Sudbury housing and mortgage-rate context recorded for each announcement date.

The Bank sets its policy interest rate; lenders set their own mortgage products and pricing. Open a decision …

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July 15, 2026

Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25%: July 15, 2026

Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25%: July 15, 2026

Today, July 15, 2026, the Bank of Canada has held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%.

The policy settings

Policy settings announced July 15, 2026
Measure Setting Why it matters
Target overnight …
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June 11, 2026

Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25%: June 10, 2026

Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25%: June 10, 2026

The Bank of Canada held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25% on June 10, 2026. Here is what that decision means for borrowers.

The policy settings

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Policy settings announced June 10, 2026
Measure Setting Why it matters
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April 29, 2026

Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25%: April 29, 2026

Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25%: April 29, 2026

Today, April 29, 2026, the Bank of Canada has held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%.

The policy settings

Policy settings announced April 29, 2026
Measure Setting Why it matters
Target overnight …
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March 30, 2026

How Banks Set Mortgage Rates in Canada | BoC, Bonds & Your Offer

Branded mortgage-rate graphic with a wooden house, folders and calculator

When the Bank of Canada announces a rate decision, I often hear the same question from buyers: “Does that mean my mortgage rate changes today?” The answer depends on whether you are looking at a variable or a fixed rate — and on the lender’s actual offer.

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March 18, 2026

Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25%: March 18, 2026

Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25%: March 18, 2026

Today, March 18, 2026, the Bank of Canada has held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%.

The policy settings

Policy settings announced March 18, 2026
Measure Setting Why it matters
Target overnight …
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Jan. 28, 2026

Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25%: January 28, 2026

Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25%: January 28, 2026

Today, January 28, 2026, the Bank of Canada has held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%.

The policy settings

Policy settings announced January 28, 2026
Measure Setting Why it matters
Target overnight …
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