Tag: Ontario mortgage rates
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Ontario Lost 18,000 Jobs In August – Here’s What It Could Mean For The Housing Market

Ontario’s job market took a step backward in August, adding another layer of uncertainty for home buyers, mortgage holders and the province’s housing market. Ontario lost approximately 18,000 jobs in August 2026, according to the latest Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada. Across the country, employment fell by 42,000 jobs, significantly weaker than economists had…
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The Bank Of Canada Just Warned Interest Rates Could Go Up More Than Once

Canadians who have been waiting for interest rates to fall could be in for a surprise, because the Bank of Canada is now warning that rates may need to go up again. The Bank of Canada held its policy interest rate at 2.25% on September 2, keeping it unchanged for another meeting. But what Governor…