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October 23, 2024 The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate today by .50%, the fourth consecutive decrease since June, bringing its policy rate to 3.75%.  In the statement accompanying the decision, the Bank indicated “If the economy evolves broadly in line with our latest forecast, we expect to reduce the policy rate further.” The final rate decision date for 2024 is...

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2025 Allowable Rent Increase

2025 Allowable Rent Increase For manufactured home park tenancies, the 2025 maximum increase is 3.5% plus a proportional amount for the change in local government levies and regulated utility fees. Landlords must provide tenants with three full months’ notice using the correct notice of rent increase form.. Link to more information on rent increases:...

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Mobile Home Park Legislation & Regulations

Click on the following links for more information on mobile home park legislation and regulations in BC: BC MANUFACTURED HOME PARK TENANCY ACT BC MANUFACTURED HOME PARK TENANCY...

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Current Bank Prime Interest Rate & Rate History

Current Canadian Bank Prime Interest Rate 5.95% as of 10-23-2024 Bank Prime Rate History Date of ChangeBank Prime RateOctober 23, 20245.95%September 4, 20246.45%July 23, 20246.70%June 5, 20246.95%April 10, 20247.20%March 6, 20247.20%January 24, 20247.20%December 6, 20237.20%October 25, 20237.20%September 6, 20237.20%July 12, 20237.20%June 7, 20236.95April 12, 20236.70March 8, 20236.70January 25,...

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