Economy


Global predictions for 2022

Following a challenging 2021, people around the world are optimistic that 2022 will be a better year.
Consumers Survey

Consumers worldwide report experiencing higher prices

In 30-country survey, two-thirds say they now pay more for transportation, food and drink, and utilities than they did six months ago.

Many Canadians Using Cash Windfall During Pandemic to Increase Charitable Giving

But K-Shaped Recovery Means that Higher Proportion Have Scaled Back Their Giving (18%), Not Increased It (12%)
Economy Survey

Three Quarters (74%) Support Mandatory Vaccination for Public-Facing Workers; 65% Support Same for Return-To-Office

Lowering Income Taxes (39%) and Addressing Affordability (37%) Top Priorities for Canadians for Post-Pandemic Recovery
Election Survey

Strong Majority of Canadians Support Vaccination Mandates; Open to Measures Including Vaccine Passports

Liberals Seen as Strong on Issues Such As Healthcare and COVID-19 Pandemic; Conservatives Lead on Economy
COVID-19 Survey

What Pandemic? COVID-19 Surpassed by Health Care (31%), Affordability (25%), Climate Change (24%), and Economy (24%) as Top Issues of the Day

Liberals Seen as Best Suited to Tackle Most Top Issues, But Cede Major Ground to Conservatives Regarding Economy

One-Third (32%) of Canadians Plan to Spend More Than Normal, As Pent-Up Pandemic Spending Finds Outlets

Continued Variation in Pandemic Recovery -- Half (49%) Report Improvement in Debt Situation, While One-Third (30%) Report Worsening Debt Situation