The Bank of Canada is growing more concerned about the risks that high household debt pose to Canada's financial system.
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It says higher borrowing costs mean more households will likely face financial pressure going forward, while falling home prices have reduced homeowner equity.
The central bank is also warning that financial stability could be threatened by a potential major cyber attack and more frequent extreme weather events associated with climate change.