Bank of Canada Again Boosts Interest Rates - October 26, 2022

The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate by another 50 basis points to 3.75%. Michael Serapio hears analysis from economists Mostafa Askari (Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy) and Armine Yalnizyan (Atkinson Foundation). AFN Regional Chief (Manitoba) Cindy Woodhouse reacts to the Canadian Human Right Tribunal's rejection of the $20-billion federal compensation package for the First Nations child welfare system. We also welcome Sarah Clarke, co-complainant for the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada in the historic case. And we have key numbers from today's Census release on immigration, diversity, and religion in Canada.