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Inflation, affordability top of mind for MPs, economists following BoC interest rate hike

The Bank of Canada cited the 'unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia' as a 'major new source of uncertainty,' as it increased interest rates for the first time in years while prices for oil and other commodities continued to rise sharply on March 2.

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Inflation, affordability top of mind for MPs, economists following BoC interest rate hike

The Bank of Canada cited the 'unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia' as a 'major new source of uncertainty,' as it increased interest rates for the first time in years while prices for oil and other commodities continued to rise sharply on March 2.

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Inflation, affordability top of mind for MPs, economists following BoC interest rate hike

The Bank of Canada cited the 'unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia' as a 'major new source of uncertainty,' as it increased interest rates for the first time in years while prices for oil and other commodities continued to rise sharply on March 2.

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