Amid higher interest rates, rising debts, payment struggles surge
Bank allegedly denied credit to customers of Armenian descent
Margin pressures, slowing loan growth and rising capital demands to continue
Credit card balances also swelled, while HELOCs shank, the agency said
Households to curtail spending amid softer labour markets, easing wage growth
If high rates persist, fraudulent activity could accelerate
Outstanding mortgage and credit card balances rise
Total household debt reached $2.3 trillion in Q2, up 4.2% from last year
HELOC balances decline, cooling credit card and mortgage growth
StatsCan finds fraud to be widespread, rarely reported to police