Tag: Canadian household debt
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Canadian Household Wealth Just Hit $19.1 Trillion, But Most Financial Assets Are Owned By The Richest 20%
Canadian households are collectively wealthier than ever, but new data shows those gains are far from evenly distributed. Household net worth in Canada climbed to a record $19.1 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, according to new Statistics Canada data released September 11. That was a 2.9% increase in just three months, driven largely…
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Canadian Household Debt Is Becoming Even More Concentrated in Mortgages
Canadian household debt continues to climb, but new data suggests the bigger issue may be where that debt is concentrated. According to Statistics Canada data highlighted by Better Dwelling, Canadian household debt reached $3.24 trillion in March 2026, with mortgage debt making up nearly three-quarters of the total. Household Debt Hit $3.24 Trillion Canadian households…
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85% of Canadians Now Living Paycheque to Paycheque, Says H&R Block Survey
Rising costs of living put increasing pressure on household finances across Canada A new survey from H&R Block Canada reveals a sobering financial reality for many Canadians: 85% of respondents say they are living paycheque to paycheque in 2025, a steep increase from 60% reported in a similar study conducted in 2024. The findings underscore…
