Drummond, a former TD economist who advised Canadian prime ministers, believes the ultra-low rates of the last decade were an aberration. “Many people, for many years, have said that rock-bottom interest rates are the new normal. I never believed that,” he said at the Mortgage Professionals of Canada national conference last month. “Obviously it was … Read more
By Sammy Hudes The council said 6,658 homes changed hands last month in the Greater Toronto Area, up 44.4 per cent from 4,611 in the same month last year. Sales increased 14% from September on a seasonally adjusted basis. The average sales price increased 1.1% from a year earlier to $1,135,215. The composite reference price, … Read more
On October 10, 2024, Canada reached a historic milestone by passing the National Medicare Legislation, a major step towards ensuring equitable access to essential medicines across the country. This landmark decision addresses long-standing gaps in prescription drug coverage and moves Canada closer to a universal, single-payer drug care system. Here’s what this means for Canadians, … Read more
The news set off a wave of market reactions, triggering a surge in stock markets, cryptocurrency markets and bond yields, which determine the prices of fixed mortgage rates in Canada. For Canadian mortgage holders and home buyers, the ripple effects have been immediate, with some lenders already raising rates. But what does Trump’s victory really … Read more
This is according to the Bank of Canada’s latest quarterly survey of market participants, which consists of a questionnaire sent to 28 influential players in the financial markets. Based on the median of the results, respondents estimate that the central bank will make four additional quarter-point cuts by June 2025, bringing the policy rate to … Read more
Van den Berg made the comments during her testimony before the Standing Committee on Finance on Thursday, where she welcomed recent government actions including extending amortization periods for first-time home buyers and increasing the insured mortgage limit of $1.5 million. “We commend the government for implementing these changes, but there still remain critical areas that … Read more
Speaking before the Standing Committee on Finance on Tuesday during pre-budget consultations for Budget 2025, Butler called on the Government to tackle the growing housing affordability crisis, highlighting the significant barriers facing future homeowners . He highlighted the growing gap between Canadians who already own a home and those for whom homeownership may remain out … Read more