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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.
Retirement
Retirement Survey

Living for Today, Not Tomorrow: Majority (54%) Do Not Have A Financial Plan for Retirement.

The Pandemic Has Exacerbated the Situation, Impacting the Retirement Timelines of as Many as One in Four (23%) Non-Retirees.
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Financial Security Survey

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
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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)
Toronto condominium
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%)
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Financial Security Survey

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
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Financial Security Survey

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
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Financial Security Survey

Over Half (53%) of Canadian Households $200 or Less Away from Insolvency, Yet Still Optimistic about Financial Future

Over Four in Ten (44%) Afraid They Will Be in Financial Trouble If Interest Rates Go Up Much More
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Financial Security Survey

Advice Helping Canadians Navigate Financial Uncertainty During the Pandemic

Canadians are Reassessing their Financial Priorities as a Result of COVID-19
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Financial Security Survey

Pandemic Prompting Majority of Canadians to Focus More on Financial Security (65%), Protecting their Financial Future (73%)

Gen Z and Millennials Most in Need of Financial Stability, Grappling with Fallout from Pandemic Job and Income Loss
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