Economy

Continued appetite for investment in infrastructure alongside pragmatism to improve outcomes
Economy Survey

Continued appetite for investment in infrastructure alongside pragmatism to improve outcomes

The 2026 Global Infrastructure Index from Ipsos and the Global Infrastructure Investor Association (GIIA).
Lifting of COVID restrictions fails to trigger an uptick in global consumer confidence
Consumers Survey

Lifting of COVID restrictions fails to trigger an uptick in global consumer confidence

Ipsos’ new reading on consumer confidence around the world finds that the war in Ukraine has tempered optimism brought upon by the lifting of COVID-control measures in many parts of the world.
Despite Record-Setting Inflation, Canadian Financial Confidence Remains Stable
Financial Security Survey

Despite Record-Setting Inflation, Canadian Financial Confidence Remains Stable

Housing Prices a Concern, Especially for Young Canadians
More than Half of Quebecers (52%) Agree to Developing Own Oil Resources Instead of Importing All Its Oil
Economy Survey

Meeting Energy Needs: More than Half of Quebecers (52%) Agree to Developing Own Oil Resources Instead of Importing All Its Oil

However, 45% agree with the government’s idea to prohibit all exploration and exploitation of oil and gas
Inflation
Economy Survey

The Inflation Crisis: 74% of Canadians Are Concerned About Inflation in 2022

More Inflation Means Less Giving: As Many as Seventeen Percent (17%) Expect to Give Less to Charities in 2022 Because They Worry About the Effects of Inflation on Their Finances
Over Half (55%, +3) of Canadians Concerned about Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Financial Situation
Financial Security Survey

Over Half (55%, +3) of Canadians Concerned about Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Financial Situation

Rising Cost of Living Further Stretches Households; Nearly Half (47%) Believe Feeding Family Has Become Less Affordable in Past Year
Most (88%) Canadians Say We Need More Competition as it’s Too Easy for Big Business to Take Advantage of Consumers
Public Opinion Survey

Most (88%) Canadians Say We Need More Competition as it’s Too Easy for Big Business to Take Advantage of Consumers

Only Half (48%) Agree That Less Domestic Competition is Necessary to Enable Canadian Companies to Compete Internationally
Inflation Accelerates into Top-Three Retirement Worries among Canadians
Financial Security Survey

Inflation Accelerates into Top-Three Retirement Worries among Canadians

Growing Proportion of Canadians Now Have an RRSP (53%, Up 7 points Since Last Year)
Global consumer confidence indexing at the same level as pre-pandemic
Consumers Survey

Global consumer confidence indexing at the same level as pre-pandemic

Sentiment in most countries is unchanged from last month despite Omicron.
MNP Debt Index Reaches Lowest Level Recorded, Weighed Down by Concerns over Omicron, Renewed Lockdowns, Rising Inflation
Financial Security Survey

MNP Debt Index Reaches Lowest Level Recorded, Weighed Down by Concerns over Omicron, Renewed Lockdowns, Rising Inflation

Canadian Households Show Weakened Optimism in Financial Future, Even If Financial Situation Unchanged Over Past Few Months
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