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Author: Danielle Groen
Publication Date: March 18, 2026 - 06:36

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Morning Update: Starter-home owners are stuck

March 18, 2026

Good morning. Canadians who manage to step onto the property ladder are finding that second rung further and further away – more on that below, along with Donald Trump’s latest plans for Cuba and Ottawa’s ramped-up ammunition spending. But first:



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