The Globe and Mail
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May 5, 2026
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Are Canadian taxpayers on the hook for risky mortgages?
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Are Canadian taxpayers on the hook for risky mortgages?
HANIF BAYAT
SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL
PUBLISHED MAY 5, 2026
UPDATED MAY 7, 2026
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In Canada, mortgage default insurance can be obtained by either the borrower or the lender, and is mandatory for borrowers with down payments below 20 per cent.
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