The “Big Five” Canadian banks include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Are there other viable options?
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The best GIC rates in Canada for August 2023 Aug 29th
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The best GIC rates in Canada for August 2023
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Video: How the Bank of Canada’s interest rate affects you
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Think of the Bank of Canada (BoC) as the “influencer of all influencers” when it comes to interest rates. Banks and other financial institutions follow its lead. Learn more about how the BoC’s overnight interest rate impacts you in this short video, featuring MoneySense executive editor Lisa Hannam.
How the Bank of Canada’s interest rate affects you
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