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Bank of Canada Rate Outlook: April

April 2, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

Much has changed in just a month. On March 1, the Bank of Canada’s key lending rate was 1.75% and prime rate—the basis for all variable rates and lines of credit—was 3.95%. Continue reading »

Pandemics, Epidemics, and Your Home Insurance

April 2, 2020 - by Dave Webb

COVID-19 has sparked debate over what constitutes an “Act of God”. Get a refresher on perils coverage, and how the coronavirus pandemic may affect your home insurance policy. Continue reading »

Paving the Way for Electric Vehicles

March 31, 2020 - by Scott Boyd

Looking at buying an electric-powered vehicle? There are three types of Zero-Emission Vehicles available in Canada. Here are the differences between them. Continue reading »

Will Alberta Decriminalize Drunk Driving?

March 30, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

Alberta’s provincial government is exploring whether it will change its impaired driving laws or not. Here’s why it is a contentious issue. Continue reading »

Bank of Canada Delivers Emergency Rate Cut #2

March 27, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

The Bank of Canada took rates down again this morning, in emergency fashion. Continue reading »

8 Ways to Reduce Your Auto Insurance Premium During the COVID-19 Lockdown

March 27, 2020 - by Liam Lahey

Driving less and looking for ways to save money on car insurance during the coronavirus pandemic? Consider these eight suggestions. Continue reading »

How to Prepare Your Home for Spring

March 26, 2020 - by Dave Webb

Melting snow and heavy rain can cause water damage to your home. Make sure you’re prepared, and that your home insurance policy is, too. Continue reading »

COVID-19: What Protections Do Tenants Have?

March 24, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

The coronavirus pandemic has renters in a tizzy: where do they turn if they can’t afford to pay rent? Here’s what we know so far. Continue reading »

One Stop, Two Tickets: What Happens to Your Auto Insurance Premium?

March 23, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

How much your car insurance premium may rise as a result of two convictions can vary between insurers, and it depends on what those convictions are. Continue reading »

Mortgage Payment Deferral – Mortgage Lenders’ COVID-19 Announcements

March 21, 2020 - by Rates.ca Team

An Uncertain Financial Future Worries Canadians Amid Bank of Canada Rate Hike

Canada’s big banks delivered a joint announcement this week that they will be offering mortgage deferrals for those impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Continue reading »

Rates.ca Resources & News

Bank of Canada Rate Outlook: April

Pandemics, Epidemics, and Your Home Insurance

Paving the Way for Electric Vehicles

Will Alberta Decriminalize Drunk Driving?

Bank of Canada Delivers Emergency Rate Cut #2

8 Ways to Reduce Your Auto Insurance Premium During the COVID-19 Lockdown

How to Prepare Your Home for Spring

COVID-19: What Protections Do Tenants Have?

One Stop, Two Tickets: What Happens to Your Auto Insurance Premium?

Mortgage Payment Deferral – Mortgage Lenders’ COVID-19 Announcements

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