Tag: Bank of Canada

BOC Announces Fourth Consecutive Interest Rate Hike

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Bank of Canada (BOC) has announced its fourth consecutive interest rate hike to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008. It has further boosted the bank rate to 3.5% and the deposit rate to 3.25%. the latest hike is again part of measures being used to control spiralling inflation that…

PST Changes to Benefit Saskatchewan’s Farmers

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Saskatchewan’s ministry of finance has announced several changes to its provincial sales tax (PST) regulations that are aimed at bringing better clarity, fairness, and consistency to the farming sector and its expenditure on goods. According to the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association chair, Arnold Balicki, the changes, which are expected to cost…

Pressure Mounts on the Bank of Canada After Unemployment Falls Sharply

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The pandemic may not be over yet but nations around the world are beginning to show signs of recovery. Businesses are gradually beginning to open up again, hopefully permanently, while the overall mood and confidence is also lifting. Canada is no exception and the country saw a significant rise in…