Household debt and wealth

CPA Canada tracks and reports on household debt and wealth in order to help Canadians think critically about how to save more, spend less and reduce debt. This work also highlights options policy-makers may consider to improve household financial well-being.

A bag of money and a house on a scales with balance put off by weight of house

Housing and household debt in Canada (2018)

Is Canada heading for a housing crash? Record-high household debt and ever-rising home prices point in that direction. This report looks at the real story behind the headlines. What we found might surprise you.

Household finances: Time for reality check (2015)

Our report on household debt examines Canadians’ perceptions of their financial position in light of significant economic uncertainty and compares those perceptions to publicly available statistical measures.

Senior couple paying their bills at home in the kitchen.

Emphasizing wealth in household finances (2013)

Wealth is an overarching source of an individual’s financial security and well-being. Our economic research will give you insights on households’ attitudes to accumulating and managing wealth.

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