The Bank of Canada (BoC) held its policy rate steady last Wednesday and, as expected, refrained from materially altering its forward guidance in deference to our current federal election. Because the Bank effectively stood pat last week, in this week’s post I will offer my assessments of the mortgage-specific proposals being put forth by our three main political parties. Let’s start with a summary of what each party has put forward, with the courtesy of Move Smartly’s editor Urmi Desai: I am an independent full-time mortgage broker and industry insider who helps Canadians from coast to coast. If you are purchasing, refinancing or renewing your mortgage, contact me or apply for a Mortgage Check-up to obtain the best available rates and terms.