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It’s Not Just Politics… Other Expenses Keeping Canadians Away From Spending on Housing

Posted on April 21, 2026
By Eric MajdalaniMortgage
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Canadian households entered 2026 still spending, but they pulled back on the parts of the economy tied most closely to the housing market. TD Economics’ latest card‑spending report showed that overall consumer outlays softened in January before stabilizing in February, with real spending in the first quarter tracking at about a 1.2% annualized pace. However,…

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