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Brian Patey || October 10, 2025

Canada adds 60,000 jobs in September as Bank of Canada decision looms

Canada’s job market partially recovered in September, with employment rising by 60,000 after steep declines in July and August. The unemployment rate held steady at 7.1%, while the employment rate...

Brian Patey || August 18, 2025

Home sales continued to rebound in July, though price growth remains elusive

Canada’s housing market strengthened further in July, with sales rising 3.8% month-over-month, building on gains seen in each of the past three months. Since March, national transactions are up...

Brian Patey || August 12, 2025

July’s weak jobs report unlikely to sway Bank of Canada’s next move

Canada’s labour market stumbled in July, losing 41,000 jobs, wiping out nearly half of June’s surprising gains. The unemployment rate held at 6.9%, but mostly because fewer people were looking for...

Brian Patey || August 06, 2025

Maxed out cards could be blocking your next mortgage—here's why

Interest rates may not have changed in July, as theBank of Canadaopted for another rate hold, but for many Canadians, high borrowing costs are still hitting hard. One growing trend we’re seeing is...