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What happens after Governing Council sets the policy interest rate: Inside the implementation framework that makes monetary policy work

Staff analytical paper 2026-45 Kaetlynd McRae
Setting the target rate is the most visible part of monetary policy, but the monetary policy implementation framework is what helps ensure that decision is reflected in financial markets. Through the design and use of its tools and facilities, the Bank of Canada helps keep short-term market interest rates close to the policy target, while preserving incentives for market participants to trade and actively manage liquidity.

Why asking rents have surged in Canada since 2021

Sparks at Bank article Benjamin Straus
Renting has become significantly more expensive in Canada in recent years. Asking rents—those advertised for vacant units—rose sharply as demand grew faster than supply. As tenants move and sign new leases, changes in asking rents gradually spread to the average rents captured in the consumer price index.
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