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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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Canada’s Aid Cuts Leave Global Relief Efforts on the Brink


Canada’s decision to scale back foreign aid spending has sparked alarm among humanitarian organizations, who warn the move will have devastating consequences in crisis zones worldwide.

In its 2025 federal budget, Ottawa announced it would reduce international assistance by billions over the next four years, effectively rolling back support to pre-pandemic levels. The cuts will hit global health programs, food security initiatives, and humanitarian relief projects at a time when international needs are at an all-time high.

Relief agencies argue that the decision undermines Canada’s long-standing role as a reliable partner in global development. They stress that the cuts come amid rising authoritarianism, worsening climate impacts, and record humanitarian emergencies, making the timing particularly damaging.

The reductions also coincide with a massive shortfall in global aid funding. With major donors pulling back, aid groups fear millions of vulnerable people will lose access to lifesaving food, clean water, and medical supplies.

Critics say the move not only jeopardizes lives abroad but also weakens Canada’s own security and global standing. For frontline workers in conflict zones, refugee camps, and disaster-hit regions, the message is clear: Canada’s retreat from aid will be felt most by those who can least afford it.


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