Canadian household net worth just jumped. This may be the reason why (opens original article in a new tab)

Canadian household net worth rose in Q1 2026 due to real estate and financial asset growth, but insolvency rates hit a 15-year high.

• Canadian household net worth increased 1.3% in Q1 2026 to $18.6 trillion
• Residential real estate and financial assets drove the increase, while debts also rose
• Consumer insolvency levels reached a 15-year high in Q1 2026