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Despite Rate Cuts and Business Optimism, Credit Challenges Persist for Small Businesses
Financial delinquency rates remain high across industries and key regions like OntarioEquifax Canada Market Pulse — Q3 2025 Quarterly Business Credit Trends Release TORONTO, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s economy is showing clear signs of stabilization, buoyed by easing inflation and strategic interest rate cuts. This improving environment has sparked a wave of business confidence and investment, evidenced by a rebound in new credit activity. Despite headwinds like the August trade d
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