Make Money Count

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Is The Bank of Canada Just a Fancy Pawn Shop?
Episode 172
Sunday, 22 March, 2026

Is your variable rate mortgage actually safe? The Bank of Canada just made a move that every Canadian homeowner needs to know about and most people have no idea it's even happening. In this episode of Make Money Count, Marcus and Justin break down the repo market, why hedge funds are flooding into Canadian bonds, and what all of this means for your mortgage rate. This isn't just financial noise, it directly affects what you pay every single month. In This Episode: What the repo market actually is and why it matters to you Why hedge funds betting on Canadian interest rates is a massive red flag How this is similar to what happened in 2008 and why it could happen again The rare proactive move the Bank of Canada is making right now Why interest rates could spike even as the economy gets worse Fixed or variable? What Marcus and Justin would actually do right now Don't scroll past this one. Set aside 12 minutes and watch it from start to finish; your mortgage will thank you.