{"id":10152,"date":"2026-03-17T18:57:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamdanimmobilier.com\/?p=10152"},"modified":"2026-05-27T20:58:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T20:58:49","slug":"bank-of-canada-march-2026-rate-announcement-what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamdanimmobilier.com\/en\/bank-of-canada-march-2026-rate-announcement-what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"Bank of Canada March 2026 Announcement: Rate Hold at 2.25% Expected"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10152\" class=\"elementor elementor-10152\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b6a37cb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b6a37cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a124bb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a124bb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bank of Canada March 2026 Announcement: Rate Hold at 2.25% Expected<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4876113 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4876113\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>By Rola Hamdan, Luxury real estate and mortgage broker in Montreal. Last updated: March 17, 2026.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a665686 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a665686\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The 30-second Summary<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50345f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50345f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The Bank of Canada is expected to hold its policy rate at 2.25% on March 18, 2026.<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Inflation is back within the 1 to 3% target range, and the labour market is cooling.<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">For the Greater Montreal real estate market, that means stability, not a jolt up or down.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48ba9c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48ba9c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When The Announcement Happens<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b522eec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b522eec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The Bank of Canada announcement is scheduled for <strong>Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. (Eastern Time)<\/strong>. The official statement and the Governor&#8217;s remarks are published at the same time on the <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bankofcanada.ca\/\">Bank of Canada website<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">This is the second announcement of the year. Financial markets and most economists are expecting a hold at 2.25%.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94b6253 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94b6253\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">My Read<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3f5bb5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3f5bb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Montreal, March 17<\/strong> &#8211; The Bank of Canada\u2019s March 18, 2026 interest rate announcement is widely expected to confirm that the policy rate <strong>remains unchanged at 2.25%<\/strong>, with accompanying guidance shaped by soft economic data and inflation remaining near target.\u00a0<\/p><p>Financial markets and economists generally <strong>anticipate a continued pause on rate changes through most of 2026<\/strong>, absent compelling inflationary pressure. This expected outcome has direct implications for mortgage rates, borrowing costs, and the greater Montreal housing market.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-790c370 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"790c370\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What the Bank of Canada Will Most Likely Announce<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fba2ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fba2ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">I&#8217;m expecting a hold. The recent data all points in the same direction: inflation is back near target, employment is slowing, and trade uncertainty with the US is weighing on business investment. The Bank has no reason to move right now.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">For my clients, that translates into three things:<\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Buyers<\/strong> get a window of predictability. Mortgage rates shouldn&#8217;t move meaningfully over the next few weeks.<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Homeowners renewing<\/strong> can shop fixed and variable options without worrying about a sudden swing.<\/li><li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Investors<\/strong> are back in an environment where cap rates and cash flow are calculable with a reasonable margin of error.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e67a2f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e67a2f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why A Rate Hold Is The Likely Call<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-540837f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"540837f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Three factors back the pause:<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Inflation is under control.<\/strong> Canadian CPI is back near the Bank&#8217;s 1 to 3% target, and core inflation measures are easing.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>The labour market is losing steam.<\/strong> Job growth is slower, which eases wage pressure and, in turn, pressure on prices.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>The global picture is still uncertain.<\/strong> Trade tensions and geopolitical risk justify caution. Moving the rate right now would add noise where the Bank is trying to provide stability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ff533c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ff533c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What This Means For You Depending on Your Situation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57a1632 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57a1632\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>If you&#8217;re a homeowner<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">If your mortgage is coming up for renewal, you&#8217;re working with a predictable environment. Compare <strong>fixed and variable rate<\/strong> options with your mortgage broker based on your actual risk profile, not on a hypothetical rate drop.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">For refinancing, plan around the rates available today. A significant short-term drop isn&#8217;t guaranteed.<\/p><p class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>If you&#8217;re a buyer<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Lender rates shouldn&#8217;t see major swings over the next few weeks. Use the window to get pre-qualified and shop your conditions.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Build a buffer into your budget anyway. Bank margins and qualification rules can shift independently of the policy rate.<\/p><p class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>If you&#8217;re an investor<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Stable rates make it easier to evaluate net yields and cash flow. In Montreal, rental demand remains supported by population growth and a tight supply in several sectors, which underpins long-term rental investment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23ee9c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23ee9c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Three Possible Scenarios<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bc52f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9bc52f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Scenario A: rate hold (most likely)<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The policy rate stays at 2.25%. Mortgage rates settle. The Greater Montreal real estate market stays active, without a price spike.<\/p><p class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Scenario B: more hawkish tone<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">If inflation picks back up, the Bank could hint at a future hike. Mortgage rates would tick up and trim buyer purchasing power.<\/p><p class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Scenario C: door opens to a cut later in 2026<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">If growth slows further and unemployment climbs, the Bank could signal an easing later in the year. That would be good news for borrowing accessibility.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c13c947 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c13c947\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Five Things to Do This Week<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10cc46c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10cc46c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li data-section-id=\"1u9ufcu\" data-start=\"5057\" data-end=\"5159\"><p data-start=\"5060\" data-end=\"5159\"><strong data-start=\"5060\" data-end=\"5092\">Review mortgage expiry dates<\/strong> and consult lenders about current fixed versus variable pricing.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"132itb9\" data-start=\"5160\" data-end=\"5250\"><p data-start=\"5163\" data-end=\"5250\"><strong data-start=\"5163\" data-end=\"5203\">Plan affordability with rate buffers<\/strong>, rather than assuming future rate decreases.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1jw9woc\" data-start=\"5251\" data-end=\"5357\"><p data-start=\"5254\" data-end=\"5357\">Monitor <strong data-start=\"5262\" data-end=\"5275\">inflation<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"5277\" data-end=\"5296\">employment data<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"5302\" data-end=\"5320\">housing starts<\/strong> quarterly for directional signals.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"drhs6w\" data-start=\"5358\" data-end=\"5470\"><p data-start=\"5361\" data-end=\"5470\">Incorporate local Montreal metrics (days on market, inventory, price trends) into buying\/selling timelines.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1xurapy\" data-start=\"5471\" data-end=\"5562\"><p data-start=\"5474\" data-end=\"5562\">Consider diversification of investment properties should long\u2011term rate risks intensify.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cabf4cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cabf4cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpdt-c row wpDataTableContainerSimpleTable wpDataTables wpDataTablesWrapper\n\"\n    >\n        <table id=\"wpdtSimpleTable-1\"\n           style=\"border-collapse:separate;\n                   border-spacing:2px;\"\n           class=\"wpdtSimpleTable wpDataTable\"\n           data-column=\"2\"\n           data-rows=\"8\"\n           data-wpID=\"1\"\n           data-responsive=\"1\"\n           data-has-header=\"0\">\n\n                    <tbody>        <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-fs-000024 wpdt-bc-FFFFFF wpdt-tc-CAA136 wpdt-ff-000001 wpdt-merged-cell  border-separate \"\n                     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                         <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-fs-000016 wpdt-bc-DADADA wpdt-tc-5B5B5B wpdt-ff-000004 wpdt-bold border-separate \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    margin-bottom: 2px;\"\n                    >\n                                        Indicator                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-fs-000016 wpdt-bc-DADADA wpdt-tc-5B5B5B wpdt-ff-000004 wpdt-bold border-separate \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B2\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"1\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    margin-bottom: 2px;\"\n                    >\n                                        Why it Matters                    <\/td>\n                                        <\/tr>\n                            <tr class=\"wpdt-cell-row \" >\n                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-ff-000004 border-separate \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"A3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"0\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    margin-bottom: 2px;\"\n                    >\n                                        Inflation (CPI)                    <\/td>\n                                                <td class=\"wpdt-cell wpdt-ff-000004 border-separate \"\n                                            data-cell-id=\"B3\"\n                    data-col-index=\"1\"\n                    data-row-index=\"2\"\n                    style=\"                    padding:10px;\n                    margin-bottom: 2px;\"\n        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