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Canadian Insolvencies Hit a 16-Year High — What the New Data Means for You

  More than 37,000 Canadians filed for insolvency in just three months — the highest quarterly total since the 2009 financial crisis. New data paints a sobering picture of where household finances stand heading into summer 2026. Fresh data from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) and a new Equifax Canada report released this week confirm what many Canadians have been feeling: the financial pressure is real, it is growing, and it is reaching households that once seemed insulated from serious debt trouble. 📊 Q1 2026 — Key Numbers at a Glance 37,121 Consumer insolvencies filed in Q1 2026 +8.5% Year-over-year increase 17/hr Canadians filing every single hour $2.66T Total Canadian consumer debt The Highest Volume Since the 2009 Financial Crisis The Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) confirmed that Q1 2026's tally of 37,121 consumer insolvency filings is the largest quarterly figure since 2009 — the year North America was still re...

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European Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Paris Climate Agreement at Davos

In a strong show of unity, European leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos have vowed to uphold the Paris climate agreement, despite the recent withdrawal of the United States under President Donald Trump. European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that Europe will continue to work with nations committed to protecting nature and combating global warming. She reiterated that the Paris Agreement remains the best hope for humanity to limit global temperature increases.

The announcement comes amid growing concerns about the global climate crisis and the need for urgent action. Climate activists at Davos also made their voices heard, calling for increased taxation on the super-rich to fund a just and green future. United Nations climate chief Simon Stiell highlighted the unstoppable energy transition, with significant investments in clean energy.

Despite the U.S. withdrawal, European leaders remain steadfast in their commitment to the Paris Agreement, aiming to lead the global fight against climate change and ensure a sustainable future for all.

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