Canadian Home Prices Are Near Record Highs in All but 2 Provinces
Canada’s national housing market may look like it has gone through a major correction, but new data suggests that most provinces have barely seen prices pull back from record highs. According to Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) data highlighted by Better Dwelling, home prices rose in nearly every province in April 2026. While the national…
Canadian Homeowners Have Lost Nearly 20% of Home Value Since 2022 Peak
Canada’s housing market downturn has now erased a significant portion of the gains seen during the pandemic-era housing boom. According to recent housing market analysis and benchmark price data, many Canadian homeowners have seen home values fall nearly 20% from peak levels reached in early 2022 as higher interest rates and weaker buyer demand continue…
A $50K Salary In 1980 Could Be Equivalent To Roughly $250K Today
A growing conversation around affordability and generational wealth is gaining attention online after comparisons showed how far a middle-class salary once stretched compared to today. According to inflation calculators and historical economic data, a $50,000 salary in 1980 could be roughly equivalent to earning around $250,000 annually today depending on the inflation measure used. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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