Consumer Behavior


Canadians Slow To Embrace VoIP

Awareness Of New Communications Technology Low, Understanding Even Lower

Running On Empty: Canadians' Views On Higher Prices At The Gas Pump

Most Canadians (68%) Believe Gas Price Hikes Won't Fall- 37% Believe Prices Will Go Even Higher...Two-Thirds (65%) Say Recent Price Increases Have Caused Them Financial Cutbacks For Their Family... But No Clear Consensus Among Canadians As To What Is Causing Pumped Up Prices...

Economic Confidence Stumbles As Fear Of Interest Rate Spike Spooks Consumers

The Canadian Economic Confidence Index Tumbles 10 Points
Pessimistic Interest Rate Predictions, Big-Ticket Purchase Intentions, Everyday Spending Expectations, And Personal Economic Outlook Dampen Confidence
Positive Home Purchase Intentions And Low Job Anxiety Provide Silver Lining

Canadians On Horse Slaughter

Two-Thirds Of Canadians Do Not Believe In Slaughter Of Canadian Horses For Human Consumption

RBC Financial Group 11th Annual Housing Study

Nine In Ten Homeowners Aware Of Borrowing
One-Quarter Have Done So And Another One-Third Would Be Comfortable Doing So