Economic Indicators

Housing starts rose 5.6% in 2025 but still ‘far from the target’: CMHC

At least 430,000 units annually are needed over the next decade to restore 2019 affordability levels

By Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press |January 16, 2026

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National home sales fell nearly 2% in 2025 but growth expected this year: CREA

Overall, there were 470,314 transactions in 2025, a decrease of 1.9% from the year prior

By Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press |January 15, 2026

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Manufacturing sales fell 1.2% in November: Statistics Canada

The agency motor vehicle sales fell 15.9% in the month

By The Canadian Press |January 15, 2026

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CIBC analysts expecting wider discount on heavy oil this year

Gap between Alberta oil and West Texas Intermediate forecast to average US$14.25 per barrel

By Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press |January 13, 2026

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