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Cindy MacFarland || August 18, 2026

Canadian inflation reaches 3% as gasoline and travel costs rise

Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 3.0% in July from 2.8% in June, reaching the upper end of the Bank of Canada’s target range. The increase was slightly larger than economists expected and...

Cindy MacFarland || June 17, 2026

Home sales rise in May as buyers return to a stabilizing market

Canada’s housing market showed signs of renewed momentum in May, with national home sales rising 5.5% from April, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The gain marked the first...

Cindy MacFarland || June 01, 2026

Is Canada in a recession? Economists say the answer is more complicated

Canada’s economy showed little growth at the start of 2026, raising fresh questions about whether the country has slipped into a technical recession. Statistics Canada reported that...

Cindy MacFarland || February 25, 2026

Ready to Move from Renting to Owning?

If you’ve been renting for a while, you’ve probably had the thought: “What would it actually take to buy?” Moving from renting to owning isn’t just a financial shift; it’s a mindset shift. While...