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Canada's Housing Market Just Showed Its Strongest Sign of Life in 2026

  July 6, 2026 May sales jumped 5.5% nationally, listings tightened, and prices broke back above $700,000 — here's what it actually means if you're buying or selling in Ontario. The headline: After the slowest start to a year in recent memory, Canadian home sales rose 5.5% from April to May 2026 — the first real sign of momentum this year, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). What actually happened in May National home sales climbed 5.5% month-over-month in May, the strongest single-month gain of 2026 so far. New listings pulled back slightly, down 1%, and that combination tightened the national sales-to-new-listings ratio to 49.2%, up from 46.2% in April. For context, anything between 45% and 65% is generally considered a balanced market, so Canada has moved off the buyer-friendly end of that range and toward the middle. The national average home price came in at $702,079, up 1.5% year-over-year and the first time it has topped $700,000 in nearly two year...

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Carney Calls for National Unity, Outlines Trade Strategy Amid Trump’s Influence

Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney has urged Canadians to come together in a time of economic uncertainty, emphasizing national unity as the country navigates complex trade relationships and global economic shifts.  

In a speech addressing business leaders and policymakers, Carney outlined key steps to strengthen Canada’s trade position, particularly in light of evolving U.S. policies under former President Donald Trump’s influence. Carney has stressed the need for unifying the country and diversifying its trading partners to pivot away from relying on the United States and reducing the impact of Trump’s tariff policies.  

While expressing optimism about Canada’s ability to adapt, Carney emphasized the importance of collaboration among industries, provinces, and political leaders to secure economic resilience. His government has pledged to improve trade between provinces and craft more "Made in Canada" supply chains to reduce reliance on foreign markets.  

With ongoing discussions about trade agreements and geopolitical tensions, Carney’s message resonated as a call to prioritize stability and shared prosperity. His remarks reinforced the idea that Canada's economic future depends on a unified approach to global commerce and domestic policy adaptation.  

Carney is expected to visit Washington next week to meet with Trump on trade and security issues, aiming to negotiate terms that will protect Canadian industries from further economic disruptions.  


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