Housing affordability challenges remain despite recent improvements: CMHC
A slow, prolonged erosion of affordability conditions began in the early 2000s
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 14:15
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Fed minutes: Lower inflation needed before many officials will support rate cuts
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