Canadian household wealth rose again to more than $18.6 trillion thanks to strength in both stocks and real estate (opens original article in a new tab)

Canadian household wealth rose to $18.6 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, driven by gains in both financial and non-financial assets, though debt service ratios increased.

• Canadian household wealth increased to $18.6 trillion in Q1 2026, a 1.3% rise from Q4 2025.
• Financial assets grew 1.3% and non-financial assets rose 1.1% in Q1 2026.
• Household debt service ratio reached 14.75% as debt outpaced income in Q1 2026.