Consumer Behavior

Survey Shows That Most Canadians Think Exchanging Gifts Is An Important Part Of Their Holiday
Many Canadians Have A Lot Of Holiday Gift Giving To Do, But Not A Lot Of Time To Do It

Four In Ten (41%) Planning To Do Renovations In The Next Twelve Months
Total Of Six In Ten (59%) Homeowners Planning Renovations In The Next Two Years

But, Slightly More Than Half Of Canadians Whose Primary Credit Card Has A Reward Or Loyalty Program Belong To A Travel Rewards Program

Forty Per Cent Of Younger Mortgage Holders Express Concern About The Impact Of Rising Interest Rates On Their Financial Situation

Physicians Most Popular Source With 55% Of Canadians Who Say This Is Where They Turn With Health-Related Questions
The Amount Of Time It Takes Is The Most Frustrating Part About Getting Answers For 54%Of Canadians

Regulatory Change Perceived To Have Greater Impact Than Economic Conditions On Business Today
Strong Support (75%) For Single National Securities Regulator

Six In Ten (60%) Canadians Worry About Getting, Or Someone In Their Family, Getting A Critical Illness

Four In Ten Canadians (42%) Say They Have Thrown Out A Garment Because Of A Stain
Nearly One In Five (17%) Canadians Say They Have Decided Not To Wear A Garment For Fear Of Staining It