Economics

Rising Insolvency Readings Raise Red Flags in Canada. Sort Of

  • Filings surged 19% in September, most since last recession
  • But unemployment rate, borrowing costs and arrears remain low

Photographer: Ben Nelms/Bloomberg

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A surge in the number of people who can’t pay their debts is raising eyebrows in Canada.