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The Canada Strong Fund has a timing problem
Economy Publication

The Canada Strong Fund has a timing problem

Our latest Endurance Economy commentary explores the timing and target for the Canada Strong Fund.
Most (70%) in the Sandwich Generation
Parents Survey

Financial and emotional strain anticipated among the “Sandwich Generation”

Sandwich Generation feels their careers are or will be impacted by caregiving responsibilities.
MNP Consumer Debt Index Rebounds Significantly (Up 8 Points) as Concerns over Interest Rates Ease
Financial Security Survey

MNP Consumer Debt Index Rebounds Significantly as Concerns over Interest Rates Ease

Fewer Canadians concerned about their current debt situation and more rate their personal debt situation ‘excellent’.
of Women feel like they are making real financial progress – a figure which trails men (37%) by a statistically significant margin
Gender Survey

Gender Gap Galore: Women Trail Men on Financial Progress, More Likely to Feel Increasingly Concerned About Inflation, the Cost of Living, and Their Overall Financial Situation

Women Also More Likely to Admit that Uncertainty About their Financial Future is Holding Back Financial Progress, Suggesting the Gap Might Persist
Four in ten (38%) of Canadians who are in a relationship say money is a major cause of stress in their relationship
Financial Security Survey

As Valentine’s Day Approaches, Four in Ten (38%) Say Money is a Major Cause of Stress in their Relationship

While Most (94%) Say its Important for their Partner to Be on the Same Page, One in Three (33%) Say They’re “Going it Alone” on the Household Finances
32% of partnered Canadians say spending is a source of conflict in their relationship
Economy Survey

Relationship Wars: Spending a source of conflict for as many as one in three (32%) couples

Vast majority (82%) feel financially compatible with their spouse, though more than one in three (35%) think their spouse spends too much money
MNP Debt Index Declines as Current Debt Perception Hits All-Time Low
Financial Security Survey

MNP Debt Index Declines as Current Debt Perception Hits All-Time Low

A quarter of Canadians paid only the minimum payment on their credit cards while one in five has dug themselves deeper in credit card debt.
Changing Resolutions: Almost Half (42%) Have Changed Financial New Year’s Resolutions in Response to Cost of Living Concerns
Economy Survey

Changing Resolutions: Almost Half (42%) Have Changed Financial New Year’s Resolutions in Response to Cost of Living Concerns

Over Two-Thirds (68%) Have Set Financial Goals for Themselves and Yet Majorities Do Not Have a Financial Plan (69%) and/or Household Budget (60%)
Concerns over the direction of the Canadian economy are driving pessimism, a continuation of the downward trajectory started last year
Economy Survey

2023 IG Financial Confidence Index: A Continuation of the Downward Trajectory Started Last Year

Concerns over the direction of the Canadian economy are driving pessimism.
Personal Finance affecting Canadians’ mental health
Financial Security Survey

Personal Finance Affecting Canadians’ Mental Health

Inflation Isolation is Growing due to Canadians’ concern with saving money
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