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Inflation rose to 3.1% in September as gasoline and fuel oil jumped
Canada's CPI rose 3.1% year over year in September 2026, up from 3.0%, driven by gasoline and fuel oil. Excluding gasoline, inflation slowed to 2.2%.
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Bank of Canada surveys: firms more upbeat, households still cautious
The Bank of Canada's Q3 2026 surveys show fewer firms planning for a recession and about half passing on costs, while consumers plan to spend less.
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Canadian home sales fell 2.3% in September as fixed rates rose
CREA says September sales fell 2.3% and the benchmark price dropped 0.4%, with 4.9 months of inventory. What it means for buyers, sellers and renewers.
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Housing starts pace rose 3% in September, but actual starts trail 2025
CMHC's September data show the annual pace of starts up 3% to 248,896 units, a flat trend, and actual starts down 11% from a year earlier.
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B.C.'s Mortgage Services Act is now in force: what changes for borrowers
B.C. replaced its Mortgage Brokers Act on October 13, 2026. Brokers are now licensed and must give borrowers standard disclosure forms.
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Manufacturing sales rose 1.5% in August as Quebec hit a record
Factory sales rose 1.5% to $79.9 billion in August, but volumes were flat. What the release means ahead of the October 28 rate decision.
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Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September: what it means for mortgage holders
Employment fell by 68,000 in September and unemployment rose to 6.5%. Here is where the losses were, and why borrowers renewing soon should pay attention.
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Building permits rose 8.8% in August, led by multi-unit homes
Municipalities approved $13.6 billion in construction in August, with multi-unit housing driving the gain. What the numbers do and don't say about future supply.
Guide
10 questions to ask a real estate agent before you sign an agreement
A representation agreement sets out what your agent does, what they are paid and how long you are committed. Ten questions worth asking before you sign.
Guide
Buying a home as a newcomer to Canada: a mortgage checklist
Status, credit history, down payment and the foreign-buyer ban: a practical checklist for newcomers preparing to apply for a mortgage in Canada.