Economic analysisWhy Canada’s household debt problem could get worseIt’s easier to spend today when you know you don’t have to worry about saving for tomorrow
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BusinessHalf of Canadians are worried about their financesThe Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has released a new survey on the state of Canadian household finances and...
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GeneralCarney points to rising household debt as main domestic threat to Canadian economyBank of Canada Governor Mark Carney is raising flags about rising household debt in Canada. Speaking in Ottawa Wednesday, Carney...
Economic analysisHousehold debt and the Bank of Canada’s anxiety levels—in a graph Canadians’ debt-to-income ratios, with Mark Carney commentary