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Falling Behind: 53% of Canadians say they can’t keep up with the cost of living
Half of Canadians say they couldn’t manage a sudden expense of more than $1,000 February 28, 2022 – As inflation drives up the price of almost everything around them, new data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds just over
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Price Check: Four-in-five say they’ve changed food buying habits because of increasing costs
Inflation crisis has one-quarter asking for supply management system to be relaxed February 22, 2022 – As rising food prices take a bite out of Canadians’ budgets, new data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds four-in-five changing up their
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Politics and disengagement: Two-in-five say there’s “no room” for compromise in Canada; most say their interests are ignored
Fewer than half say Canada has a “good system of government” February 4, 2022 – Scenes of anger, defiance and resentment on the streets of Ottawa this week appear to be symptomatic of a broader sense of disengagement and frustration
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53% of Canadians would not send diplomats to 2022 Olympic Games; two-in-five would keep athletes home
Three-quarters (73%) of Canadians believe nothing Canada does can change China’s behaviour December 7, 2021 – Not since the 1980 Games in Moscow has Canada declined to send athletes – or officials – to the Olympics. But as the U.S.
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Omicron Unease: Worry over contracting COVID-19 rises on news of new variant; hopes for ‘normal’ holidays in question
Rebound in plans for festivities linked to spending time with only those who are vaccinated December 6, 2021 – Like the ghost of Christmas past, the stress of another holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic is presenting itself in many
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Out of stock: Half of Christmas shoppers having difficulty finding items in store; many are starting early
Nearly half of lower income households say this year is more financially stressful than past years December 2, 2021 – It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but emotional and financial stress combined with supply chain
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