Tag: finance
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Desjardins Says Some Canadian Cities Have Become “Impossibly Unaffordable”
A new housing affordability warning from Desjardins is drawing attention across Canada after the bank suggested some major cities have entered what it calls “impossibly unaffordable” territory. According to the report, homeownership in cities like Vancouver and Toronto is increasingly moving out of reach for average households as housing costs continue to far outpace incomes.…
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GTA Condo Market Hits Historic Slowdown As Only 246 New Condos Sold In Q1
Toronto’s condo market is continuing to face major pressure in 2026, and new data suggests conditions may be reaching historic lows. According to Urbanation data, only 246 new condos sold across the entire Greater Toronto Area during the first quarter of 2026. At the same time, more than 4,300 completed condo units reportedly remained unsold.…
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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…
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A Real Estate Firm Just Bought $30M Worth of Unsold Toronto Condos as the Market Slows
Toronto’s struggling condo market may be creating new opportunities for large investors. A Canadian real estate company has reportedly purchased roughly $30 million worth of unsold condominium inventory in downtown Toronto as the GTA condo market continues facing weaker demand, slower sales activity, and growing inventory levels. The bulk purchase is adding to growing signs that institutional…
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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…
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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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TD Says GTA Condo Market Is Facing a Potential 1990s-Style Meltdown
Canada’s largest condo market is continuing to face mounting pressure, and a new outlook from TD Economics suggests the downturn may last much longer than many buyers and investors expected. According to TD Economics, the Greater Toronto Area condo market is experiencing one of its weakest periods in years, with falling prices, collapsing sales activity,…
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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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Brampton Now Has Canada’s Highest Mortgage Delinquency Rate
New data suggests more homeowners in Brampton are falling behind on mortgage payments as financial pressure continues building across parts of the Greater Toronto Area. According to data from Equifax Canada highlighted by The Globe and Mail, Brampton now has the highest mortgage delinquency rate in Canada at approximately 0.6% – nearly three times the…
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Canadian Wealth Inequality Is Growing as Rich Households Buy Stocks and Lower-Income Households Take on Mortgage Debt
Canadian household wealth increased last year, but new data suggests the gains were not evenly shared. According to Statistics Canada data highlighted by Better Dwelling, average household net worth rose in Q4 2025. However, the biggest gains went to the wealthiest households, while lower-wealth households took on mortgage debt at a much faster rate. Household…
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