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The Economic Brief

What can we make of the Bank of Canada’s decision to hold interest rates at 2.25%?

The Bank of Canada held interest rates at 2.25% at its December rate announcement. Senior Economist Katherine Judge tells us why the bank left rates unchanged, and what it means for the Canadian economy in 2026.

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