When researching this topic I set out to find answers to these questions-

"Canada mortgage rates and inflation"

"How inflation affects mortgage rates in Canada"

"Economic factors influencing Canadian mortgage rates" "Bank of Canada and interest rates explained"

Please keep these questions in mind when reading and viewing the content.

I chose this video because it visually explained the topic. I am a visual learner and learn better when a topic is visually explained. The video was also created by a fairly credible source and is Canadian made content.

Overall this video is really informative and thorough in explaining how raising interest rates control inflation. My main goal for finding good video resources was how long the video was, visual content and could anyone understand the topic. Going into this course and assignment I had a very limited understanding on this topic. I was very fortunate to have a parent that works in the financial field and majored in economics to explain things for me when I was unsure. I chose this video because it was easy for anyone at any level of knowledge to follow and understand the topic.

I chose this article because it was recently published (November 9, 2023) and it seems to be a reliable source. It also included multiple graphs and images to refer to making it easier for visual people to follow the reading. Additionally, it links to reports they used to gather information for people to read if interested. In my opinion, when people proved what they used to form their opinion or what they summarized it tends to be more reliable. 

I chose this video because it provides a different perspective. One of the individuals in the video works for a bank and provides the banking side perspective. Additionally, he discusses what he is noticing with his clients and customers.

I chose this video because it was from a different perspective, realtor and rental property owner. When learning about a new topic I believe it is important to understand the topic from as many different perspectives as possible to allow for a thorough understanding. 

I chose this article because it was written in 2023, which means it touches on Canada’s current economic situation. This article is not as reputable as the first one but I liked it as it was almost like a blog but it was written for the everyday person to read and understand. It is clearly laid out and explains each section very well. I think articles like this are important because when it comes to government involvement in explaining economic situations people can tend to not trust the government. For this reason I believe it's important to have outside sources (the average person) to explain topics.

I chose this website because it seemed to be a very reputable source. The article also provides a comprehensive overview of my topic in a way that is easy to understand. Overall, it is a great resource for people trying to further their understanding on this topic.

I chose this article because it involved Canadian peoples perspectives (first-hand accounts) of the financial implications of rising interest rates. Additionally, it highlights personal stories that make the topic more meaningful and impactful as it makes the topic a real-life problem.