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New report warns of dire economic consequences from Ottawa's decision to lower maximum interest rate

A new report commissioned by the Canadian Lenders Association warns that capping the maximum allowable rate of interest for loans to 35 per cent may lead to significant job losses and economic damage, but advocacy groups say high rates are never the way to go.

Barbara Patrocinio
Barbara Patrocinio
New report warns of dire economic consequences from Ottawa's decision to lower maximum interest rate

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland responds to a question during a weekly news conference, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld