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Wealth gap narrowed in 2020: StatsCan Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Wealth gap narrowed in 2020: StatsCan

Canada's poorest households saw increases in their income, net worth

By James Langton |September 7, 2021

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Small businesses’ Covid debt climbs to $139B: CFIB Small businesses’ Covid debt climbs to $139B: CFIB

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Small businesses’ Covid debt climbs to $139B: CFIB

Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing businesses were least likely to have taken on debt

By Daniel Calabretta |August 31, 2021

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Increased HELOC use could lead to higher insolvencies: Equifax Increased HELOC use could lead to higher insolvencies: Equifax

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Increased HELOC use could lead to higher insolvencies: Equifax

Overall consumer debt now stands at $2.15 trillion

By Staff |August 31, 2021

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Federal government posts $12.7B deficit for June Federal government posts $12.7B deficit for June

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Federal government posts $12.7B deficit for June

The drop in the deficit came as spending dropped compared with a year ago

By The Canadian Press |August 27, 2021

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