The Bank of Canada increased its benchmark interest rate on Oct. 28, 2026, marking the first hike in more than three years.
The decision ends a stretch of over three years during which the central bank had left its key rate unchanged.
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On Oct. 28, 2026, the Bank of Canada raised its benchmark rate for the first time in over three years, ending a prolonged period of unchanged rates.

The Bank of Canada increased its benchmark interest rate on Oct. 28, 2026, marking the first hike in more than three years.
The decision ends a stretch of over three years during which the central bank had left its key rate unchanged.