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Gen Z credit use up 30%, as Canada’s consumer debt hits $2.5 trillion

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Steven Brennan
Published on
June 8, 2025

Canada’s consumer debt climbed to a record $2.5 trillion in the first quarter, with Gen Z, newcomers and subprime borrowers driving the surge, according to TransUnion’s latest Credit Industry Insights Report.

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