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Housing Affordability and Its Broader Economic Implications

With housing affordability under the lens, there's speculation about federal measures targeting international students – a move to potentially cap their numbers.

While this may address housing accessibility in the short term, it could inadvertently exert pressure on consumption due to reduced population inflows.

For those strategizing around real estate and broader economic factors, such policy considerations are pivotal.

It underscores the interconnectedness of various sectors and the importance of holistic financial planning.

Are you curious about what happens during a recession?

A recession is typically defined as two consecutive quarters of shrinking gross domestic product (GDP).

However, it can also be described as a sustained contraction in economic activity.

You may notice dwindling production and consumption, as well as higher unemployment or lower prices, during a recession.

The Business Cycle Council of the C.D. Howe Institute is generally recognized as the authority in Canada when it comes to declaring a recession.

They call a recession “a pronounced, persistent, and pervasive decline in aggregate economic activity” and regard GDP contraction and unemployment as two of the most defining metrics.