Inflation


Society Survey

Affordability, Healthcare, and Relationship with The Us Top-of-mind Issues Among Canadians

Rising US Tensions Push International Relations Higher on Canadians' Priority List
Society Survey

25% say interest rates and inflation are top concern

Interest rates and inflation are the top concerns for Canadians, ranked as the most pressing issues facing the country today.
Society Survey

In the Face of Biting Inflation, Canadians Are Embracing the Savings Mentality

More Affordable Adventures Likely to Define Summer 2024.

Canadians Cut Back in 2023 and Plan to Continue Cuts in 2024

Cutting back on dining out (57%), looking at flyers for sales (53%), and putting off purchases like new clothes (47%) top ways Canadians dealt with inflation in 2023
Inflation Survey

Worries About Cost Of Living Remain High As End Of 2023 Draws Near

At the end of 2023, nearly seven in ten (69%) Canadians report they are concerned about their ability to absorb any unexpected costs of $1,000 or more.
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%)
Politics Survey

Inflation Top Concern For Canadians, Conservatives Seen As Best To Handle It

Two in ten (20%) Canadians consider inflation their top concern and over a third (36%) think Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives are the best party to handle the issue.
Economy Survey

Pessimism Mounts About Future of Economy and Affordability

Vast majority are concerned about the affordability of life in Canada (89%) and the direction of the nation’s economy (86%)
Retirement Survey

Healthcare Costs Eating into Boomers Retirement Budgets

A third (32%) of Boomers cite healthcare costs as the cause for their cost-of-living in retirement being higher than planned.