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Statistics Canada reported that Canadian household debt continued to outpace income for the sixth straight quarter.

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Who
Statistics Canada, Canadian households
What
Statistics Canada reported that Canadian household debt continued to outpace income for the sixth straight quarter.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:08:39 GMT · 5h 3m ago
Where
OTTAWA, Canada ·
Why
The seasonally adjusted ratio of household credit market debt as a proportion of household disposable income rose 0.9 percentage points to 179.6 per cent in the first quarter of this year.
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This indicates that Canadian households are accumulating debt faster than their income is growing, potentially leading to financial instability for many. With approximately $1.80 in credit market debt for every dollar of disposable income, an increasing number of households may face challenges in managing their finances.

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