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Brian Patey || 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...

Brian Patey || February 18, 2026

Home sales slump to start 2026 as correction deepens

Canada's housing market began the year on a soft note, with home sales falling 5.8% from December, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Compared to January 2025, sales were down...

Brian Patey || February 03, 2026

When the news feels noisy, your mortgage plan shouldn't be

When the news feels noisy, your mortgage plan shouldn't beIt’s hard to ignore how loud and unsettled the news feels right now.Between ongoing trade tensions, questions about the economy, affordability...

Brian Patey || January 28, 2026

Rates on hold as the Bank of Canada waits for clearer economic signals

The Bank of Canada held its key policy rate at 2.25% today, a decision that came as no surprise to markets and economists. More importantly, the Bank signalled that it isn’t in a rush to move...