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More than half of Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents concerned about impact of rising interest rates, jumping a staggering 9 points since September
22/02/2022
Pamela Meger
MNP Consumer Debt Index
As the country inches closer to the Bank of Canada’s next interest rate announcement on March 2, 2022, many households in Saskatchewan and Manitoba stretched thin by rising costs of living over the COVID-19 pandemic will be bracing for a potentially...
Read More arrow_forwardMore than half of Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents concerned about impact of rising interest rates, jumping a staggering 9 points since September
22/02/2022
Tanya Reynolds
MNP Consumer Debt Index
As the country inches closer to the Bank of Canada’s next interest rate announcement on March 2, 2022, many households in Manitoba and Saskatchewan stretched thin by rising costs of living over the COVID-19 pandemic will be bracing for a potentially...
Read More arrow_forwardSix in 10 British Columbians concerned about impact of rising interest rates, jumping seven points since September
22/02/2022
Linda Paul
MNP Consumer Debt Index
As the country inches closer to the Bank of Canada’s next interest rate announcement on March 2, 2022, many British Columbia households stretched thin by rising costs of living over the COVID-19 pandemic will be bracing for a potentially challenging...
Read More arrow_forwardRising cost of living forces Quebecers to make tough sacrifices: One in five are eating less to save; nearly a third are sharing expenses from housing to carpooling, childcare, and groceries
16/10/2024
Frederic Lachance
MNP Consumer Debt Index
According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, conducted quarterly by Ipsos, nearly a third (30%) of Quebecers say they’ve turned to bill-splitting strategies such as carpooling, buying in bulk, sharing subscriptions and childcare.
Read More arrow_forwardManitoba and Saskatchewan residents grapple with inflation isolation: rising costs impacting mental health, increasing loneliness, isolation, stress, and anxiety
27/11/2023
Tanya Reynolds
MNP Consumer Debt Index
A recent Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of MNP LTD reveals higher costs and interest rates appear to be causing an isolation phenomenon. Three in five Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents say they are staying home more often (61%) to save money — more...
Read More arrow_forwardNew Brunswickers grapple with inflation isolation: rising costs impacting mental health, increasing loneliness, isolation, stress, and anxiety
27/11/2023
Tara Silliker
MNP Consumer Debt Index
A recent Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of MNP LTD reveals higher costs and interest rates appear to be causing an isolation phenomenon, with more than half of Atlantic Canadians saying they’re staying home more often (55%) to save money. Two in...
Read More arrow_forwardNova Scotians grapple with inflation isolation: rising costs impacting mental health, increasing loneliness, isolation, stress, and anxiety
27/11/2023
Tina Powell
MNP Consumer Debt Index
A recent Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of MNP LTD reveals higher costs and interest rates appear to be causing an isolation phenomenon, with more than half of Atlantic Canadians saying they’re staying home more often (55%) to save money.
Read More arrow_forwardNumber of British Columbians who are $200 away from being unable to pay their bills spikes amidst rising rates and affordability struggles
10/07/2023
Linda Paul
MNP Consumer Debt Index
With rising interest rates and the cost of living remaining a challenge for B.C. households, the proportion who report being close to insolvency has spiked.
Read More arrow_forwardNumber of insolvent Ontarians who are unable to cover their bills and debt obligations reaches an all-time high
10/07/2023
Caryl Newbery-Mitchell
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Amid rising interest rates and a challenging cost of living, the proportion of Ontarians who report being insolvent has reached an all-time high, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index.
Read More arrow_forwardSaskatchewan and Manitoba feeling the strain of inflation, increased cost of living
10/07/2023
Pamela Meger
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Amid rising interest rates and a challenging cost of living households, the proportion of Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents who report being close to insolvency has crept up since last quarter.
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