Consumer confidence continues to be soured by rate hikes and inflation
Credit card balances also swelled, while HELOCs shank, the agency said
While a rising population impacts housing costs, there's little evidence of its impact in other areas, research finds
Jobless beneficiary ranks expanded for fourth straight month
Prices for inputs and manufactured products rose in September, StatsCan says
51% of Canadians reported that they were $200 away or less from not being able to meet all their financial obligations
Monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts in September came in at 270,466 units, up from 250,383 in August
Strong sales suggest the economy may not slow as much in the final three months of the year as previously expected
Companies missing interest payments signal effects of strains
Foreign investors sold Canadian securities, while domestic investors added to offshore holdings