DLC UPDATE: RECORD-SETTING CANADIAN HOUSING MARKET IN JULY

General Mark Goode 18 Aug

Canadian Housing Market Very Strong in July Today’s release of July housing data by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) showed a blockbuster July with both sales and new listings hitting their highest levels in 40 years of data. This continues the rebound in housing that began three months ago. National home sales rose 26% […]

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DLC UPDATE: GREAT NEWS ON THE JOB FRONT IN JULY

Latest News Mark Goode 7 Aug

Better-Than-Expected Canadian Jobs Report in July Shows Economy’s Resilience The July Labour Force Survey, released this morning by Statistics Canada, reflects labour market conditions as of the week of July 12 to 18. Although public health restrictions had been substantially eased in most parts of the country—with the exception of some regions of Ontario, including Toronto—some […]

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DLC UPDATE: CANADA’S ECONOMY IS OUTPERFORMING THE US

General Mark Goode 4 Aug

Canadian Economy Recovers Almost Half Its COVID-Induced Loss in May and June The Canadian economy bounced back sharply in May and June as Canadian provinces eased lockdown measures. GDP expanded 4.5% in May, and activity in June was even more robust at an estimated 5% rise. Cumulatively, GDP rose 10% in May and June, after […]

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DLC UPDATE: Canadian Home Sales Up Again in June

Latest News Mark Goode 21 Jul

Housing Market Continued Its Rebound in June and Early July There was more good news today on the housing front. Home sales rebounded by a further 63% in June, returning them to normal levels for the month–150% above where they were in April when the pandemic-induced lockdown paralyzed the economy (see chart below). Data released this morning […]

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