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Episode 55: REIT Redemption Gates, EV Mandate Pause, and Your Mortgage Strategy

Send us a text Canada just cut rates by 0.25%—but what does that actually mean for your mortgage? Alex & Alex break down variable vs fixed (why your adjustable payment may drop ±$13 per $100k, and why fixed rates follow bond yields—not the overnight rate), plus the real-world timing on locking in as renewal offers in the high-3s start popping up. We also zoom out: GTA unemployment pushing toward 10%, rents easing nationally, August housing starts sliding, REIT redemption gates, and Ottawa’s latest “nation-building” announcements (from LNG to modular builds)… alongside a pause on the 2026 EV sales mandate. Clear, no-hype takeaways for homeowners, buyers, and investors navigating the reset.

Episode 54: Mayor Brad West: What Canada Must Do to Solve Housing & Immigration Challenges

Send us a text In this special episode of The Canadian Mortgage Show, Alex Pang and Alex Shanks welcome Mayor Brad West of Port Coquitlam. Known for his straight-talking, community-first leadership, Brad shares his journey from being elected at 23 to becoming one of B.C.’s most outspoken mayors. We dive into the challenges facing municipalities today: the housing crisis, immigration pressures, white-collar crime, and the overreliance on real estate in B.C.’s economy. Mayor West opens up about authenticity in politics, lessons from community service, and why transparency matters more than ever. Plus, he gives us a behind-the-scenes look at upcoming events in Port Coquitlam, including the Terry Fox hometown celebration. If you care about housing, leadership, or the future of Canadian cities, this is a must-listen conversation.