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Canadian Home Prices Rise Across Provinces

Provincial Data Tells A Different Story Canadian home prices rose in nearly every province in April, despite the broader narrative of a major national housing correction. Data from the Canadian Real Estate Association shows that the national decline has been driven mainly
May 23, 2026
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Bank of Canada sees recovery despite trade risks

Economic growth resumes as uncertainty remains high Canada’s economy showed signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2026, but the Bank of Canada says uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies and geopolitical tensions means monetary policy must remain flexible. The central bank’s
July 29, 2026
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Canadians Cut US Travel Spending by $3.3B in 2025

Canadian Travelers Shift Away from the US Canadians spent $3.3 billion less on travel to the United States in 2025 compared with the previous year, as tensions between the two countries continued to affect travel decisions, according to new government data. The
July 28, 2026
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Canada Economy Faces Trade Risks Despite Growth Outlook

Financial leaders expect moderate economic expansion Business and financial leaders across Canada continue to expect economic growth through the end of the year, although trade tensions remain one of the biggest threats to the country’s economic outlook. The Bank of Canada’s Market
July 27, 2026
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Canadian Retail Sales Rise 1% in May Amid Higher Gas Prices

Monthly Gains Driven by Fuel Vendors Retail sales in Canada increased by 1% to $73.7 billion in May, boosted primarily by higher prices at gasoline stations and fuel vendors, according to Statistics Canada. Early estimates suggest a 0.4% gain for June, though
July 23, 2026
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Canada clarifies PR targets and one-time initiatives

Levels plan vs one-time initiatives Canada’s levels plan sets annual PR admissions at 380,000 for 2026 and 2027. These totals exclude up to 115,000 protected persons and 33,000 in-Canada workers under one-time initiatives, bringing the cumulative total to 908,000 PRs over two
July 22, 2026
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Canadian Businesses Face 50% U.S. Tariffs

Impact on Canadian Exporters New U.S. tariffs set to begin August 19 will impose a 50% levy on a wide range of Canadian goods, including dairy, alcohol, and motor vehicles. Some exporters, like Joey Walsh of Hockey Stick Man, face millions in
July 21, 2026
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US Fires Trigger Canadian Air Quality Alerts

Smoke Drifts North from US Wildfires Officials in British Columbia reported that smoke from wildfires in Washington and Oregon has moved into southern Canada, prompting air quality warnings. The provincial wildfire service stated that much of the smoke originates from fires south
July 20, 2026
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Ottawa Taps GDLS in Army Vehicle Push

A Defence Deal Built Around Domestic Capacity Canada’s latest military procurement decision is being framed not only as a vehicle order, but as part of a wider effort to strengthen the country’s defence industry. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday that General
July 16, 2026
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Bank of Canada Holds Rate at 2.25%

Sixth Straight Hold From the Central Bank The Bank of Canada kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday, marking its sixth consecutive hold. The decision was widely expected by economists, but the central bank’s tone was somewhat more constructive
July 15, 2026
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Canada Jobless Rate Falls in June

Labour Market Beats Expectations Canada’s labour market delivered a stronger-than-expected result in June, with the unemployment rate falling to 6.5%. Statistics Canada reported the decline on Friday, surprising markets that had expected the rate to remain unchanged at 6.6%, the same level
July 10, 2026