“Statistics Canada says the top 20 per cent of the wealth distribution accounted for 65.7 per cent of Canada’s total net worth at the end of 2025, averaging $3.5 million per household.

In contrast, the bottom 40 per cent of the wealth distribution held three per cent of Canada’s net worth, averaging $81,650 per household.”

I am in neither of these brackets which I guess means I am firmly ‘middle class’, but guys, it's still bloody hard. Way harder than it should be.

#CanPoli #CdnPoli #WealthInequality #Affordability #Canada
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/04/13/statistics-canada-reports-wealth-and-income-gaps-grew-in-2025

Statistics Canada reports wealth and income gaps grew in 2025

OTTAWA – Statistics Canada says the income and wealth gaps between Canada’s wealthiest and highest earners and those at the bottom increased throughout last year. The agency says the incom...

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