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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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Ukraine’s Partners Reaffirm Commitment to Aid and Security Guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy exits a vehicle as he returns to the Elysee Palace, on the day of a summit of the Coalition of the Willing, in Paris.

Ukraine’s international allies have reaffirmed their commitment to providing sustained and intensive aid to Kyiv, underscoring the importance of robust security guarantees for lasting peace. Following high-level talks held both virtually and in Paris among members of the so-called “coalition of the willing,” Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala stressed the need to maintain pressure on Russia to create conditions for a just resolution to the conflict.

Fiala emphasized that continued support—both military and political—is essential to Ukraine’s defense and long-term stability. Leaders from multiple nations participated in the discussions, presenting a united front against Russian aggression and signaling that international backing for Ukraine remains steadfast.


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