Forecasters widely expect the Bank of Canada to lower its policy rate in June or July
Some members thought bank should take its time; others were concerned about keeping interest rates high for too long
Economists expect Canada to begin cutting interest rates before the U.S.
Data this year have increased central bank’s confidence that inflation will continue to slow
Affordability, cost of living still weighing on buyers, even as rate cuts appear imminent
Deputy governor Toni Gravelle gave a speech Thursday on the central bank's balance sheet plans
According to summary of most recent deliberations, governing council is split on the timing
Dustin Reid of Mackenzie Investments says uncertainty destroys consumers and business confidence
Many forecasters anticipate the first rate cut to come midyear
Statistics Canada reports increase in GDP by an annualized rate of 1%, beating expectations