Consumer Behavior


Almost One-Half Of Canadian Adults Own Or Have Access To A Digital Camera

A Three-Fold Growth In Digital Camera Ownership Since 2001

RBC 12th Annual Housing Study

3 In 10 (29%) Intend To Purchase Within The Next Two Years, With 13% "Very Likely"

Concern About Identity Theft Growing in Canada

Eighty Percent of Canadians Think Identity Theft Is a Serious Problem; One-Third More Concerned Than a Year Ago

Canadians Increase Online Spending During Holiday Season

Typical Canadian Online Gift Shopper Spent $228 Online During 2004 Holiday Season

Half Of Canadians Would Swap `Home For The Holidays' Vacation For Exotic Trip If No One's Feelings Were Hurt

Almost Half Say Strong Performance Of Canadian Dollar Increases Likelihood Of Travelling Outside The Country This Holiday Season

Economic Confidence Ending Year On A Robust Note

View Of Current State Of Economy Matches Record High, Only Second Time Since July 1994

Holiday Gift Giving A Chore For Many

Most Holiday Gift Givers (60%) Say They Do Not Enjoy Shopping During The Holidays