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GTA & Vancouver Home Sales Fell Again in August — What RBC's "Recovery" Call Actually Means for You

  September 6, 2026  •  Canadian Money Brief Fresh numbers out this week from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) confirm what a lot of GTA and Metro Vancouver households already feel in their bones: the country's two biggest, most expensive housing markets are still shrinking on paper, even as the Bank of Canada holds rates and the trade war eats into everyone's confidence. At the same time, RBC Economics dropped a report calling this a market that's "finally taking steps" toward recovery. Those two things sound contradictory. They're not — but the gap between them is exactly where you need to be paying attention, whether you're a first-time buyer, a seller sitting on a listing, or a landlord watching your renewal math. What It Means for You: Prices are still down year-over-year in both cities, but the underlying supply picture — fewer new listings, tighter inventory — is the thing actually shifting. That...

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Macron refuses French PM’s resignation after chaotic election results

 


In a decisive move following the tumultuous legislative elections, French President Emmanuel Macron has declined the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal. The decision comes amidst a fragmented election outcome that saw no single party secure a majority, leading to a potential political deadlock.

Macron's refusal is seen as an effort to maintain governmental stability during this critical period, especially with the Paris Olympics on the horizon. The president's request for Attal to stay on reflects a strategic choice to navigate through the legislative impasse and uphold the continuity of governance. 

This development marks a significant moment in French politics, as the nation grapples with the implications of a divided parliament and the challenges it poses to future policymaking. The unfolding scenario underscores the complexities of coalition politics and the intricate balance of power within the French political system.


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