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Canadian Household Debt Reaches $2.6 Trillion as Balanced Growth Emerges at Both Ends of the Risk Spectrum
Key findings from TransUnion report: Nearly one-in-five Canadians improved their credit score over the past yearCanadian consumer credit delinquencies remained stable as consumers and lenders have adjusted to the evolving economic landscapeCanada’s credit market poised for growth as economic conditions improve, and innovation creates opportunities for expanded credit access TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the fourth quarter of 2025, Canadian household debt reached $2.6 trillion acr
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