Consumer Behavior

Shoppers Still Planning to Spend -- But Differently.

91% of Travellers Without a Passport are Aware of the U.S. Border Regulations: Two Thirds
(62%) Say New Regulations Not Affecting Desire to Apply.
Eight in Ten (83%) Canadians Expecting to Travel Within Canada in Next Six Months

But Half a Million Canadians Say They Typically Never Pay Back the Money They Owe to Friends and Family

Online Canadian Teens (76%) are Significantly More Likely than Parents (56%) to Have a Social Network Profile; Facebook Still Dominates

Those That Do Spend Nearly One Hour Online Each Day

Vast Majority of British Columbians (84%) Made a Charitable Donation in 2008
Economic Conditions Push a Third of BC Donors (32%) To Reconsider Donating in 2009
24% of BC Donors Likely to Reduce the Amount They Give in 2009; Personal Financial Situation a Key Factor for 44%

BC Residents' Green Efforts Continue Despite the Economic Downturn

Retailers' Actions to Help the Environment Continue to be an Important Factor in Store
Decision for Adult British Columbians (74% Important in 2009, versus 77% in 2008)