Canada’s top indigenous bank raises funds as loan demand grows
First Nations Bank of Canada kicked off an equity increase of as much as $50 million, seeking to offer more loans to…
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Ontario records low housing starts, even using new ways of counting them
Ontario's final tally for housing starts in 2024 is well off what's needed to achieve Premier Doug Ford's goal of…
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Paying off your mortgage is a game-changer. Think hard about what comes next
By Craig Wong But before the temptation to splurge on a pricey new car or a luxury vacation takes hold, experts say it’s…
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MCAN grows Q2 profit on wider spreads, record insured mortgage volumes
MCAN posts Q2 profit growth as loan portfolios expand and new securitization channel launches.
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Canada unexpectedly sheds 40,800 jobs, most since pandemic
The Canadian economy lost the most jobs since January 2022, and excluding the pandemic, it’s the largest drop in seven…
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Weak jobs report unlikely to sway Bank of Canada in September, economists say
July’s surprise employment losses point to a softer economy, but economists say the data isn’t enough to shift the…
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Average asking rents fall annually for 10th straight month to $2,121: report
The national average asking rent in July fell 3.6% from a year earlier to $2,121, marking the 10th straight month of…
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Seniors rarely downsize — here’s why that’s hurting first-time homebuyers
Realtor Barry Lebow specializes in helping seniors downsize — moving out of the family homes they've lived in for…
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