Vulnerabilities linked to household debt appear to be on the rise again as pandemic aid winds down
Both housing prices and the number of home sales have grown in the past year
Fifteen of the 26 markets CREA tracks saw a rise in sales in September
The share of income required to own a home jumped by the largest margin seen in 30 years
Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal are among the markets shouldering the most risks
Sales of new homes last month rose 1.5%, following an increase in July as well
Sales in the region amounted to 3,372 in August
Prices continued to climb last month
Canada's political parties want to address the current cost of living crisis
The First Home Savings Account would allow Canadians under 40 to save $40,000 toward a home purchase