Affordability

• Canadians are delaying long-term goals to keep up with cost of living: data

  Canadians say it's getting more challenging to save for the future because of the economy and high cost of living, according to new survey data.

  Consumer

  Oct 30
  
• Income gap is at ‘record high’ amid weakening economy, StatCan says

  Canada's income divide remains at record high levels, according to Statistics Canada, which adds that the top 20 per cent hold the majority of household net worth in Canada.

  Money

  Oct 9
  
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• Canadian consumers are buying less, including on credit cards, data shows

  Canadians are also spending less money using their credit cards, another report by J.D. Power and Associates released on Tuesday showed.

  Canada

  Sep 18
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• Wages and salary data suggest getting a pay boost may soon get harder

  Salary growth is expected to drop for Canadians in 2026, according to survey data, as StatCan reports business output and labour productivity declined in the second quarter.

  Economy

  Sep 3
• Half of Canadian post-secondary students struggling to cover costs: poll

  General economic anxiety is making its way to Canada’s post-secondary students as they get ready to head back to school this fall.

  Canada

  Aug 21
• ‘Youth-cession’ sees young Canadians struggling most, poll data shows

  A new study shows younger Canadians are particularly vulnerable to economic shocks as many struggle with finding stable employment that matches the cost of living.

  Economy

  Jul 15
• Cost of living has half of Canadian pet owners skipping vet visits: survey

  According to a recent survey, half (50 per cent) of Canadian pet parents have either skipped or declined necessary veterinary care for their pets.

  Canada

  Jun 11
• Record rise in Ontario mortgage delinquencies stem from COVID-era interest rates: Equifax

  While many Canadians are having financial troubles, no where are they more acute than in Ontario, according to a new report from Equifax.

  Economy

  May 28
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• The costs to own a car in Canada are rapidly rising, in addition to tariffs

  The costs involved in car ownership continue to rise at a rapid rate, and U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs could create a snowball effect.

  Consumer

  May 2
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• New tax targeting empty homes in Canmore stirs divisions

  The new levy, which the town is calling a "livability tax," has become a big topic in the small mountain town.

  Canada

  May 1