Craig Lord
National Online Journalist — Money, Consumer
Craig Lord is a National Online Journalist covering real estate, personal finance, consumer, economic and business stories for Global News.
Craig’s coverage focuses on helping Canadians simplify spending decisions in uncertain times. He regularly writes about the housing market, labour force, stock market and the wider economy as well as personal pocketbook topics.
Hoping to help first-time homebuyers understand the complexities of the housing market, Craig launched the Home School series in 2023.
Craig was born and raised in Kitchener, Ont. and graduated from Carleton University’s bachelor of journalism program in 2016, after which he worked as an editor and videographer for the Globe and Mail. He covered the capital’s business scene for half a decade with the Ottawa Business Journal, where he won a national award for excellence in science and technology reporting in 2017. He also spent a memorable year living in the U.K. where he worked as a digital editor for the University of Cambridge’s political science publication, In The Long Run.
For two years, Craig covered Ottawa City Hall and other local news in the nation’s capital for Global News, including investigations on the city’s tow truck industry.
In his spare time, Craig enjoys trivia, crossword puzzles, cheering for the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Seahawks and playing Dungeons & Dragons.
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‘It’s crickets’: How sellers are getting creative in a slow housing marketA glut of listings has some sellers, particularly in Toronto's overstocked condo market, getting creative to win over the few buyers out there in the market.Money9 hours
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Bank of Canada’s rate cut deliberations detail housing market anxietiesThe Bank of Canada's deliberations from its rate cut on June 5 show anxiety within the governing council about lower borrowing costs leading to an 'overheated housing market.'EconomyJun 19
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May was ‘another sleepy month’ for homebuyers. Will a rate cut wake them up?The Canadian housing market remained cool in May, but CREA commentators expect the first interest rate cut of the cycle will bring buyers off the sidelines in months to come.MoneyJun 17
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Shopping for a better savings rate? Where to look and what to considerWith a drop in the Bank of Canada's benchmark interest rate, here's how the savings landscape is looking for Canadian banking customers.MoneyJun 15
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Automatic tax filing could see Canadians get billions in unclaimed benefits: PBOCanadian non-filers could collectively get up to $1.6 billion this year in unclaimed tax benefits if an automatic filing system were to roll out, the federal fiscal watchdog says.MoneyJun 13
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OSFI sees mortgage stress test ‘imbalance’ at renewal but rules not changing yetCanada's banking watchdog acknowledges there's an 'imbalance' for insured and uninsured mortgage holders facing the stress test at renewal, but stands by the practice.MoneyJun 11
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Here’s how would-be homebuyers are responding to the Bank of Canada rate cutDespite an interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada, most Canadians say they'd need to see more easing in borrowing costs before they're able to take a run at the housing market.MoneyJun 11
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Liberals introduce capital gains tax changes. Here’s what to knowProposed changes to how Canadians' capital gains are taxed have been tabled in the House of Commons. Here's what to know about the bill and the controversy.PoliticsJun 10
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Jobless rate rises to 6.2% in May. Are more rate cuts in the cards?Employment was up in Canada last month, but gains were concentrated in part-time jobs. Experts say there are signs of weakness in the Canadian labour market.EconomyJun 7
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Can a single rate cut make waves in Canada’s housing market? What to knowThe Bank of Canada's 25-basis-point rate cut might have a 'marginal' impact on affordability, but it's the 'psychological' impact on the housing market that experts are watching.MoneyJun 6
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Bank of Canada rate cut is ‘going to matter in people’s pocketbooks.’ Here’s whyThe Bank of Canada cut its policy rate for the first time in more than four years. Here's what that means for Canadians, and where the central bank could go next.EconomyJun 5
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A rate cut is in the cards. Here’s what might hold the Bank of Canada backThe Bank of Canada is gearing up for a hotly anticipated interest rate decision on Wednesday. While data suggests a cut is in the cards, some economists have their doubts.MoneyJun 4
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Shop on the Temu app? Why class-action lawsuits have been proposed over privacyPrivacy experts are sounding the alarm over Temu, a popular application for shoppers looking to shop direct from overseas manufacturers. Here's what you should know.ConsumerJun 1
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Who has opened an FHSA, and how much are they saving? What CRA data showsHere's how much Canadians were able to sock away in their first-home savings accounts in the first year the vehicle was available for homebuying hopefuls.MoneyMay 31
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Slowing GDP growth sets up pivotal Bank of Canada decision: ‘Expect fireworks’The Canadian economy grew at an annualized pace of 1.7 per cent in the first quarter, falling below expectations. Here's what economists say that means for Bank of Canada.EconomyMay 31
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Should Canadian bank customers, investors worry about money laundering probes?TD Bank and other Canadian banks have faced penalties after their anti-money laundering regimes failed to meet regulator standards. What does that mean for their customers?MoneyMay 31
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BMO says online banking service restored after ‘false fire alarm’ disruptionA BMO spokesperson told Global News that the online banking issues stemmed from a 'false fire alarm' at one of its data centres overnight.ConsumerMay 30
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Quebec City or Edmonton? Who’s moving where for affordable housingCanadians living in Toronto and Vancouver are most likely to look to Edmonton for housing affordability, while Montrealers are keener to stay in province, a new report says.MoneyMay 29
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Indigo to go private. What changes could the retailer make off public markets?Indigo secured approval from its shareholders on Monday to go private. Here's how that could change the Canadian retailer going forward.ConsumerMay 27
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Most Canadians ‘really need’ a vacation, poll shows. But can they afford it?Financial woes are forcing most Canadians to scale back their summer getaway plans, though a growing number say they are still planning a vacation this year, Ipsos polling shows.MoneyMay 24
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Inflation is cooling. So why are Canadians still feeling financial stress?New polling shows that 44 per cent of Canadians identified money problem as their biggest stressor, despite recent slowdowns in inflation. Here's how to take back control.MoneyMay 23
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Inflation continues to cool. So is the Bank of Canada ready for rate cuts?April's inflation report is the final reading the Bank of Canada will get on price pressures ahead of its next interest rate decision on June 5.EconomyMay 21
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Are home inspection conditions back in the cards? What buyers should knowWeighing whether to add an inspection condition to your offer? Here's what to expect from the process, and how it could impact one of the biggest financial decisions of your life.MoneyMay 18
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Tenants don’t have to foot unpaid tax bills for foreign landlords: ministerThe minister responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency is weighing in as debate swirls online about whether a tenant can be held liable for their foreign landlord's unpaid taxes.MoneyMay 17
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Housing affordability just improved in Canada – mostly in these expensive citiesCanada's housing market saw 'widespread' improvements in affordability last quarter, but National Bank economists note it's still 'hardly an accessible level.'MoneyMay 16