New mortgage rules meant to reduce debt risk

With Canadian household debt levels at record highs, the federal government is trying to reign in spending with new mortgage rules.

As Kate Carnegie reports, first-time home buyers and those looking to refinance their mortgage are going to be the hardest hit when the changes come into effect.

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