What should consumers do about their high debt levels?

The Briefs: Jobs climb in Canada, but not by much; BCE lays off 9% of its staff; Feds offer money for home affordability; auto theft summit; Bank of Canada says home affordability not in its control; home sales up in Toronto and Vancouver; cross-border fight over wine. Wages aren’t rising enough to offset the cost of living. Consumer and business debt levels cause a crunch: By The Numbers What can businesses do in the face of high debt and flat sales? Mental health is a problem for entrepreneurs.