Economy

Housing starts rose 5.6% in 2025 but still ‘far from the target’: CMHC Housing starts rose 5.6% in 2025 but still ‘far from the target’: CMHC

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Housing starts rose 5.6% in 2025 but still ‘far from the target’: CMHC

At least 430,000 units annually are needed over the next decade to restore 2019 affordability levels

By Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press |January 16, 2026

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Carney reaches ‘landmark’ tariff-quota deal with China on EVs, canola Carney reaches ‘landmark’ tariff-quota deal with China on EVs, canola

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Carney reaches ‘landmark’ tariff-quota deal with China on EVs, canola

Deal part of broader strategic partnership as Canada seeks to double non-U.S. exports by 2030

By Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press |January 16, 2026

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Federal debt stuck in fiscal ‘long Covid’ Federal debt stuck in fiscal ‘long Covid’

Policy

Federal debt stuck in fiscal ‘long Covid’

Fiscal complacency hampers ability to deal with further shocks: GRI event

By Jonathan Got |January 15, 2026

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Bank of Canada’s next hike not until mid-2027: CIBC Bank of Canada’s next hike not until mid-2027: CIBC

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Bank of Canada’s next hike not until mid-2027: CIBC

Labour market slack suggests rate hikes can likely wait

By James Langton |January 15, 2026

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