Prime +5% calculator

With Canadian households more in debt than ever - it’s time for a government that will put the interests of consumers on par with those of Canada’s major banks.

New Democrats will cap credit card interest rates at five per cent plus prime, crack down on excessive transaction charges and make Harper’s voluntary credit card and transaction Code of Ethics into law.

Use the New Democrat 'Prime +5% calculator' to find out how much money Jack Layton’s credit card interest rate cap will save your family.