Sales were up in four provinces, led by Ontario
The national average price of a home grew by 9.9% over this time last year
A drop in auto sales was a slight disappointment
Middle class tax cut and new child benefit top priorities
Alberta posts first gain in six months
But rates are rising in Western Canada
Food prices rise, gasoline prices fall
Deficits could also push up bond yields
The proposed replacement for the universal child-care benefit is aimed at putting more money into the pockets of lower-income families.
Canadian home sales in September were down from August as some of the country’s hottest real estate markets saw sales cool, but prices continued to show strength. The Canadian Real Estate Association said Thursday that home sales in September through its Multiple Listing Service were down 2.1% compared with August. The drop came as the […]