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Episode 70: Canada’s Economy Is Quietly Breaking (Unemployment, Housing, Restaurants)

Send us a text Canada’s economy is sending warning signals — and most people are missing them. In Episode 70 of The Canadian Mortgage Show, we break down:• Why unemployment jumped faster than expected• Four straight years of falling home prices in Toronto• Restaurant closures accelerating across Canada• Why rate cuts may still be far away• The growing gap between Canada and the U.S. economy We also dive into:• Immigration policy reversals• The hidden problem behind part-time job growth• Why Canada’s industrial base is shrinking• What falling BC Assessments really mean for homeowners If you’re a homeowner, buyer, renter, or investor — this episode matters. Podcast Social Links:Website: https://canadianmortgageshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadianmortgageshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadianmortgageshow/ Follow Our Hosts:Alex Pang Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpangmortgage/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpangmortgage/ Alex Shanks Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mortgagemanagement/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexshanksmortgagemanagement/ #canada #mortgage

Episode 69: “Uncertainty Is Now Certainty” — 2026 Housing Outlook

Send us a text Happy New Year — and welcome to Episode 69 of The Canadian Mortgage Show. This is our first episode of 2026, and we brought in Hasan Juma (Realtor, Oakwyn Realty) as a guest host to weigh in on the biggest stories shaping Canadian housing right now.  EP 69 In this episode we cover: Canada considering changes when the foreign buyer ban expires in 2027 (and whether foreign money would even come back)  EP 69 The rent affordability crisis — including renters spending 50%+ (and even 70%+) of net income on rent  EP 69 Greater Toronto prices down ~26% from peak and what that implies for other markets  EP 69 BC land claims and the real-world impact: buyer fear, deals collapsing, and lenders pulling back  EP 69 Our 2026 forecast: sales activity, pricing pressure by product type, and what rates might do next  EP 69 If you’re buying, selling, renewing, or just trying to understand what’s real vs headlines — this one’s for you.