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Canada Hits Worst Insolvency Levels Since The Financial Crisis – Here’s What It Could Mean For Canadians
Canada is seeing its highest insolvency levels since the 2009 financial crisis, according to new data from the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) and the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB). More than 37,000 Canadians reportedly filed for insolvency during the first three months of 2026 alone – averaging roughly 17…
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Canada Has Fallen From 2nd To 19th In Global “Best Countries” Ranking Since 2016
Canada has dropped to 19th place in the latest global “Best Countries” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report – a major decline from its 2nd place ranking in 2016. The rankings evaluate countries across a wide range of categories, including: Canada received an overall score of 69.5 out of 100 in the latest…
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Canada’s Federal Debt Could Reach $2.9 Trillion by 2030
Canada’s federal debt is projected to reach nearly $2.9 trillion by 2030, according to a new analysis highlighted by the Fraser Institute following the federal government’s latest fiscal update. The projection comes as the federal government forecasts another large deficit this year, with additional deficits expected over the coming years. Canada Is Projecting Another Major…
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Markets Are Watching March 2027 for Canada’s Next Rate Hike
Canada’s interest rate outlook may be shifting again, and that could matter for buyers, sellers, and anyone watching mortgage rates. According to a May 12, 2026 report from The Wall Street Journal, financial-market participants are now eyeing March 2027 as a possible timing for the next Bank of Canada rate increase, based on the central…
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RBC Says Canada’s Spring Housing Market Still Hasn’t Taken Off
Canada’s spring housing market is still struggling to build momentum, according to a new update from RBC Economics. While spring is usually one of the busiest seasons for real estate, RBC says the market has not seen a clear demand boost yet. Instead, buyers and sellers remain cautious, and conditions continue to vary widely across…
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Canadian Home Prices Could Stay Near $700K for Years
Canada’s housing market may not be heading for a major crash or a major rebound anytime soon. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), the national average home price is forecast to stay close to the $700,000 range through 2027, suggesting the market could remain largely stagnant for years. Home Prices Expected to Rise…
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Nearly 1 in 6 Canadian Millennials Still Live With Their Parents
Canada’s housing affordability crisis is creating a major generational divide, with new data showing Millennials are far more likely to live with their parents than previous generations were at the same age. According to Statistics Canada data highlighted by Better Dwelling, 16.3% of Canadian Millennials aged 25 to 39 lived with their parents in 2021,…
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Toronto Home Sales Just Saw Their Biggest Jump in 9 Months
Toronto’s housing market may be showing early signs of renewed activity, with new data showing GTA home sales posted their strongest increase in months. According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), 5,946 homes sold across the GTA in April 2026, marking a 7% increase compared to April 2025. Reuters reported that this was…
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A $110K Salary May No Longer Be Enough To Buy A Home In Toronto
A six-figure salary used to feel like a major financial milestone. But in some of Canada’s biggest housing markets, even earning around $110,000 a year may no longer be enough to comfortably buy a home. That is especially true in places like Toronto and Vancouver, where home prices remain high, mortgage qualification rules are strict,…
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Canada’s Aging Population Could Create a Major Housing Shift by 2030
Canada’s housing market may be heading for a major demographic shift. As the country’s population ages, more homes could eventually move through the market because of downsizing, inheritance, estate sales, or seniors transitioning into different types of housing. But the shift may not happen quickly. According to CMHC, many older Canadians are staying in their…
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