Economy


Society Survey

Conservatives and Liberals Tied on Who's Best on #1 Issue: Affordability; Liberals Dominate on #2 Issue: Relationship with the US

Affordability a Key Battleground, While Liberals Hold Strong Advantage on US Relations
Holidays Survey

39% of Canadians (+10) will spend less on holiday gifts this year; 58% of them say it’s because of rising everyday costs

40% of Canadians plan to spend the same on holiday gifts as last year, while only 11% will spend more.
Society Survey

Budget Constraints Keep Canadians Homebound This Holiday Season

Financial Strains Affect Holiday Travel Plans
Consumers Survey

October 2024: Consumer confidence up in Asia and Latin America

Sentiment declines in Europe; the overall Ipsos Global Consumer Confidence Index remains flat
Society Survey

Purpose over profit: the search for meaningful work driving small business aspirations

The majority (93%) of Canadian business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs cite meaningful work as the main incentive to run their own business, while over eight in ten (87%) are motivated by the prospect of making more money.
Consumers Survey

September 2024: Consumer confidence largely up Latin American countries

Ipsos’ Global Consumer Confidence Index (based on all 29 countries surveyed) currently reads at 49.1, up an insignificant 0.4 point since August.
Economy Survey

Mind the Benefits Gap: Survey Reveals Significant Coverage, Knowledge, and Engagement Gaps in Canadian Employer Benefits and Wellbeing Programs

Amid Declining Job Satisfaction and Wellbeing, Many Working Canadians Lack Awareness of the Key Supports and Programs that are Available to Them