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Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as Middle East war clouds outlook Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as Middle East war clouds outlook

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Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as Middle East war clouds outlook

It’s too soon to say what impact the Iran war will have on Canada’s economy: Macklem

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |March 18, 2026

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National housing supply made strides in 2025 amid weak demand, condo struggles: CMHC National housing supply made strides in 2025 amid weak demand, condo struggles: CMHC

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National housing supply made strides in 2025 amid weak demand, condo struggles: CMHC

Housing construction activity exceeded the 10-year average across most major markets

By Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press |March 11, 2026

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Payroll data weakens: Statistics Canada Payroll data weakens: Statistics Canada

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Payroll data weakens: Statistics Canada

In December, employment declined, vacancies rose and wage growth slowed

By James Langton |February 26, 2026

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Budget watchdog predicts zero population growth this year Budget watchdog predicts zero population growth this year

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Budget watchdog predicts zero population growth this year

This follows two record breaking years for population growth in 2022, 2023

By David Baxter, The Canadian Press |February 26, 2026

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