The Bank of Canada has concerns about the ability of households to keep paying down their high levels of debt when interest rates continue their rise
The latest figure for the household debt ratio shows Canadians’ burdens have remained in record-breaking territory at 170.4%
The parliamentary budget officer estimates the Liberals will post a $22.1-billion shortfall this fiscal year
Pump prices, airline tickets help propel Canada’s annual inflation rate to 2.3%
The central bank is expecting the economy to rebound in the second quarter with 2.5% growth
Some companies see moderation ahead
Jobless rate stays at record low 5.8%
Ottawa has come under pressure to respond to a U.S. tax overhaul that’s expected to lure business investments south of the border
The main driver that pushed up year-over-year consumer prices in February was the higher cost of gasoline
There’s no way to know if the debt-to-income ratio has climbed too high, analysis says