Economy

Three Quarters (73%) Believe Canadian Economy in `Good' Shape, But At Least Half Believes U.S. Crisis Will Have a Major Impact on Canadian Economy (53%) and Banks (50%),
`Worry' About U.S. Situation Impacting their Own Families (54%)

Over Half Show High Interest in Downloading Coupons for Gas, Groceries But Limited Interest in Furniture or Financial Services

Environmental Concern Appears To Be
Influencing Canadians' Opinions In New Spheres

Of Those Paying Into The CPP, Four In Ten (40%) Think
The CPP Will Be Out Of Money By The Time They Retire

Only One Quarter (22%) Are Saving More, Despite Uncertain Economic Future;
Most (78%) Don't Have Enough Savings To Cover
3-Months Living Expenses

Canadians Believe Harper (43%), Not Dion (25%),
Best at Managing Economy

Just one third (35%) of Canadians Would Quit and Retire;
Others Would Continue to Work, but Many Would Change Jobs

Only One In Three Takes Advantage Of Possible Savings