Housing market will be an election issue in Canada

The high cost of housing is raising concerns as the Bank of Canada prepares to raise interest rates

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  • Rising demand increases lending risk
  • Higher debt loads
  • Personal debt levels
  • Crash concerns may be overblown
  • Risks from unchecked prices
  • Government response
  • Post-election policy

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