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CIBC warns overstated housing starts mask economic weakness in Canada CIBC warns overstated housing starts mask economic weakness in Canada

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CIBC warns overstated housing starts mask economic weakness in Canada

New report calls on all levels of government to work harder to cut the cost of buying a home

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

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January home sales fell as southern Ontario was hit by huge winter storm: CREA January home sales fell as southern Ontario was hit by huge winter storm: CREA

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January home sales fell as southern Ontario was hit by huge winter storm: CREA

The national average sale price in January was $652,941, down 2.6% on an annual basis

By Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press |February 18, 2026

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Toronto, Vancouver show biggest signs of mortgage stress: CMHC Toronto, Vancouver show biggest signs of mortgage stress: CMHC

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Toronto, Vancouver show biggest signs of mortgage stress: CMHC

Some borrowers are extending their amortization periods to lower their monthly payments

By Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press |February 5, 2026

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Growth to slow amid consumer weakness: Fitch Growth to slow amid consumer weakness: Fitch

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Growth to slow amid consumer weakness: Fitch

Unemployment may have peaked, but excess supply to curb wage growth

By James Langton |February 4, 2026

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