Episode 76: The Job Search Is Brutal in 2026—And It’s Not Your Fault

Send us Fan MailCanada’s inflation headline is cooling—but food inflation is still scorching at 7.3% (highest in the G7), and that changes everything. In Episode 76, Alex Pang and Alex Shanks break down why grocery prices stay elevated, how Canada’s oligopolies shape affordability, and what this means for interest rates, housing, and renters.We also cover:Vancouver benchmark prices down 10 straight monthsRental market shifts and falling asking rentsDevelopers using “price protection” to revive presalesJob market stress: longer time to find workDemographics: more seniors than kids in TorontoMortgage industry news: RFA going publicGovernment “grocery benefits” vs fixing the root problem👍 Like, subscribe, and share to support the show.Podcast Social Links:Website: https://canadianmortgageshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadianmortgageshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadianmortgageshow/Follow Our Hosts:Alex Pang Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpangmortgage/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpangmortgage/Alex Shanks Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mortgagemanagement/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexshanksmortgagemanagement/