Consumer Behavior


B.C. Financial Consumers Investing in RRSPs at an Earlier Age

Young financial consumers in British Columbia are becoming as savvy as their parents when it comes to understanding the importance of building an RRSP nest egg for a golden retirement.

Investor Confidence Apparent Despite Stock Market Volatility

Majority (54%) Say It's a "Good Time" To Buy Stocks in Canadian Companies Versus 34% Who
Say It's a "Bad Time"

Royal Bank Survey: Canadian Housing Market Remains Healthy Despite Sudden Weakness In U.S. Economy

One in four Canadians consider buying a new home in the next two years

Canada in NAFTA

Support for North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Still Strong With 64% Support

SME are slow adapters of e-commerce

Research study finds small and medium-sized businesses slow to embrace e-business

Employee Fraud Prevalent in the Workplace: Ernst & Young Study

1 in 4 Employees Aware of Fraud Against Their Employer

For Financial Services, High Touch Matters

Canadians cite professional advisors as most important source for financial information and most quite satisfied with service -
Ipsos-Reid study

Charting A Direction for British Columbia's Government

Eight in Ten (78%) British Columbians Agree They Haven't Achieved Right Balance Between Strong Social Programs and Creating Climate for Strong Economy

Leading Research Firm Hires Former Ad Exec As New CFO

Don Miller To Help Lead Ipsos-Reid's North American Growth