Economy


COVID-19 Survey

Half (51%) of Canadians Anxious About Returning to Normal Life Following the Pandemic, Though Cautious Optimism Evident

Progress Being Made as Majority Agree (71%) Their Mental Health is Improving Amidst Vaccine Rollout and Restriction Loosening
Economy Survey

Canadian Views on Indigenous Communities and Natural Resource Development

Examining the Relationship Between Indigenous Communities and Resource Development
Housing Survey

Home Buying Intentions in Ontario Hold Steady (19%), With Likely Buyers Anticipating Paying 12% More for a Home in the Next Year

Main Reasons for Home Buying Include Needing More Space (21%), Low Interest Rates (12%), and Life Changes Due to Pandemic (9%)
Housing Survey

Likely Home Sellers in Ontario Anticipate 15% Higher Sales Price Amidst Stable Selling Intentions (18%, -1)

Citing Favourable Market and Timing as Main Motivations to List, More Sellers Not Willing to Go Below Asking Price (27%, +10)

Government Disservice: Most (79%) Older Canadians Think Government-Run Savings Plans, Such As RRSP, CPP & OAS, Don’t Adequately Prepare Them for Retirement

Nearly Half (45%) Believe Accessing the Equity in Their Homes Should Be a Part of Retirement Planning
Economy Survey

Global consumer confidence up for the eighth month in a row

Expectations Index back to its pre-pandemic level

Sluggish Financial Confidence in Canada Compared to US Mirrors Comparatively Slow Vaccine Rollout

Canadians Taking the Opportunity to Establish Good Financial Habits, but Many Admit to Stumbling
Budget Survey

Budget Doesn’t Budge National Party Standings: Liberals (38%) Maintain Double-Digit Lead over Conservatives

Freeland’s First Budget Garners Mixed Reviews as One in Five (19%) Give it Thumbs Up, One in Five Thumbs Down (19%), Rest “Shrug their Shoulders” (62%)
Environment Survey

Canadians Support Natural Resource Development

Canadians see the sector as important to the economy and as an opportunity to help Canada’s post COVID-19 economic recovery