How Long Do Recessions Last In Canada ?
About this episode
Nick and Dan discuss the impact of Canada's major recessions on real estate and provide insights on economic recovery timelines.
Nick and Dan break down Canada's four major modern recessions and what each did to real estate. Key insight: economic recovery and housing recovery are different timelines, Toronto took 13 years to recover from the 1989 peak, while Vancouver bounced back from 2008 in just 20 months. Bubble-driven corrections take far longer than externally-driven ones. Looking ahead, oil shocks historically precede recessions, and USMCA trade tensions are the biggest 2026 risk. The playbook: audit your debt, build a cash reserve, know your local market, and make your buying list now, because the best opportunities in past recessions disappeared within months. EDMONTON MULTIPLEX EVENT Try it NordVPN risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Use our code "realestate" to get 4 extras months from a 2 years plan Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management LISTEN AD FREE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hosts: Nick, Dan
Topics covered
- recession
- real estate
- economic recovery
- housing market
- Canada
- investment strategies
Keywords
- recession duration
- real estate recovery
- Canada housing market
- economic insights
- investment strategies
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Places: Canada, Toronto, Vancouver
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