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Consumer Debt Index highlights impact of affordability crisis: More Albertans say necessities such as food, housing and transportation are less affordable
03/10/2022
Donna Carson
MNP Consumer Debt Index
The impact of this year’s persistent inflation and consecutive interest rate hikes are becoming clear as Albertans grow more worried about the effect on their wallets.
Read More arrow_forwardNearly three in five British Columbians say interest rates will need to drop much further before their financial situation significantly improves
22/07/2024
Linda Paul
MNP Consumer Debt Index
British Columbians are feeling pessimistic about their personal finances this quarter, despite the recent interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada.
Read More arrow_forwardMore than half of Ontarians say interest rates will need to drop much further before their financial situation significantly improves
22/07/2024
Caryl Newbery-Mitchell
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Ontarians are feeling pessimistic about their personal finances this quarter, despite the recent interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada.
Read More arrow_forwardFour in 10 Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents doubtful they can cover living expenses this year without going further into debt, most since December 2019
19/07/2021
Pamela Meger
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_forwardMore than half of British Columbians say they are already feeling the effects of interest rate increases, a six-point jump since December
18/04/2022
Linda Paul
MNP Consumer Debt Index
British Columbians are feeling the enduring financial impacts of COVID-19 as well as the pressure of increased interest rates and a rising cost of living, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, which is conducted quarterly by Ipsos on behalf...
Read More arrow_forwardPEI residents feeling flush and ready to spend as concern about debt and personal finances eases post-pandemic
19/07/2021
MNP Consumer Debt Index
The MNP Consumer Debt Index finds a third (32%) say they plan to spend more than normal on things such as travel, dining, and entertainment as they re-engage with the economy.
Read More arrow_forwardNewfoundlanders feeling flush and ready to spend as concern about debt and personal finances eases post-pandemic
19/07/2021
Greg Gosse
MNP Consumer Debt Index
The MNP Consumer Debt Index finds a third (32%) say they plan to spend more than normal on things such as travel, dining, and entertainment as they re-engage with the economy.
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_forwardReport: More than half of Quebecers are concerned about the impact of rising interest rates on their financial situation
24/10/2022
Frederic Lachance
Lifestyle Debt
As another Bank of Canada interest rate announcement looms, a recent poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD finds that eight in 10 Quebecers (82%, +2pts) agree they will be more careful with how they spend their money as borrowing costs rise, increasing...
Read More arrow_forwardRising interest rates and inflation forcing BC to make tough budget decisions to make ends meet
11/07/2022
Linda Paul
MNP Consumer Debt Index
British Columbians are becoming acutely aware of how interest rates and inflation impact their household budgets as both continue on their months-long upward trajectory.
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