Canada mortgage rates: Homeowners missing payments

Consumers in Ontario and British Columbia are struggling with missed payments on mortgages and credit cards due to higher interest rates and inflation. Mortgage delinquency rates have soared in these provinces, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Financially stressed homeowners, especially younger ones, are facing challenges in making payments, with mortgage renewals leading to payment shocks. Total consumer debt has increased, with a rise in credit card debt contributing to the trend.