Economy

Ontario plans temporary boost to HST rebates on new homes in bid to energize sector Ontario plans temporary boost to HST rebates on new homes in bid to energize sector

Policy

Ontario plans temporary boost to HST rebates on new homes in bid to energize sector

The Ministry of Finance estimates the measure will spark an additional 8,000 housing starts

By Allison Jones, The Canadian Press |March 25, 2026

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Text of the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate decision Text of the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate decision

Policy

Text of the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate decision

The central bank held its policy interest rate at 2.25% on Wednesday

By The Canadian Press |March 18, 2026

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Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as Middle East war clouds outlook Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as Middle East war clouds outlook

Policy

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as Middle East war clouds outlook

It’s too soon to say what impact the Iran war will have on Canada’s economy: Macklem

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |March 18, 2026

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Mideast war driving up Europe natural gas prices, highlighting Canada’s potential Mideast war driving up Europe natural gas prices, highlighting Canada’s potential

Economy

Mideast war driving up Europe natural gas prices, highlighting Canada’s potential

Reliability, stability of Canada as an energy producer make it a partner of choice for Europe, Asia: policy analyst

By Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press |March 3, 2026

3 min read