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MNP Consumer Debt Index reveals declining financial confidence and increasing debt concerns among British Columbians due to pandemic
18/01/2021
Linda Paul
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Now in its fifteenth wave, the MNP Consumer Debt Index found more than half (52%) of British Columbians regret the amount of debt they have taken on, a five-point jump since September and the largest proportion compared to the other provinces.
Read More arrow_forwardMore than half (54%) of Ontarians within $200 of financial insolvency; up 13 points since December, reaching a five-year high
08/04/2021
Caryl Newbery-Mitchell
MNP Consumer Debt Index
More than half (54%) say they are $200 or less from not being able to cover their monthly bills and debt obligations, a whopping 13-point jump from December. Compared to the other provinces, Ontarians are the most likely (32%, +10pts) to report they are...
Read More arrow_forwardSix in 10 (59%) Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents within $200 of financial insolvency; up 16 points since December, reaching a five-year high
08/04/2021
Pamela Meger
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Six in 10 (59%) say they are $200 or less from not being able to pay all their bills and debt obligations each month — a whopping 16-point jump from December and the highest compared to the other provinces. This includes three in 10 (31%, +10pts)...
Read More arrow_forwardMore than half (52%) of Albertans within $200 of financial insolvency; up 10 points since December
08/04/2021
Donna Carson
MNP Consumer Debt Index
More than half (52%) say they are $200 or less away from not being able to meet all of their bills and debt obligations each month, a whopping 10-point jump from December. This includes three in 10 (31%, +6pts) who report they are already insolvent with...
Read More arrow_forwardNova Scotians among six in 10 (58%) Atlantic Canadians within $200 of financial insolvency; up three points since December, reaching a five-year high
08/04/2021
Tina Powell
MNP Consumer Debt Index
New Brunswickers among six in 10 (58%) Atlantic Canadians within $200 of financial insolvency; up three points since December, reaching a five-year high
08/04/2021
Tara Silliker
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Nearly half of Ontarians doubtful they can cover living expenses this year without going further into debt, highest since December 2019
19/07/2021
Caryl Newbery-Mitchell
MNP Consumer Debt Index
The quarterly poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD finds almost half (46%, +6pts since March) are not confident they’ll be able to cover all living and family expenses in the next 12 months without spending on credit.
Read More arrow_forwardFour in 10 Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents doubtful they can cover living expenses this year without going further into debt, most since December 2019
19/07/2021
Tanya Reynolds
MNP Consumer Debt Index
The quarterly poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD finds four in 10 (43%, unchanged since March) households are not confident they’ll be able to cover all living and family expenses in the next 12 months without spending on credit.
Read More arrow_forwardNewfoundlanders among six in 10 (58%) Atlantic Canadians within $200 of financial insolvency; up three points since December, reaching a five-year high
08/04/2021
Greg Gosse
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Over half of Newfoundlanders are $200 or less away from insolvency, cannot pay their bills each month
13/10/2020
Greg Gosse
MNP Consumer Debt Index
COVID-19
The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index points to debt trouble in Atlantic Canada, particularly as payment deferrals and government emergency aid programs change or wind down.
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