MNP Debt Blog
Quebecers grapple with inflation isolation: rising costs impacting mental health, increasing loneliness, isolation, stress, and anxiety
27/11/2023
Frederic Lachance
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, as two in five Quebecers say they’re staying home more often (41%) to save money.
Read More arrow_forwardNearly half of Quebecers doubtful they can cover living expenses this year without going further into debt (46%, up 9 points)
19/07/2021
Frederic Lachance
MNP Consumer Debt Index
The quarterly poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD finds almost half (46%) of households in the province 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_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_forwardNearly half of British Columbians doubtful they can cover living expenses this year without going further into debt (47%, + 9 points)
19/07/2021
Linda Paul
MNP Consumer Debt Index
The quarterly poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD finds British Columbians are the most likely (47%, +9pts since March) to say they are not confident they’ll be able to cover all living and family expenses in the next 12 months without...
Read More arrow_forwardNearly half of Albertans doubtful they can cover living expenses this year without going into further debt, highest level in three years
19/07/2021
MNP Consumer Debt Index
The quarterly poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of MNP LTD finds almost half (45%, +5pts 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_forwardNova Scotians feeling flush and ready to spend as concern about debt and personal finances eases post-pandemic
19/07/2021
Tina Powell
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_forwardNearly 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_forwardNew Brunswick residents feeling flush and ready to spend as concern about debt and personal finances eases post-pandemic
19/07/2021
Tara Silliker
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_forwardThree in five Quebecers concerned interest rates may not fall quickly enough to provide the financial relief they need — more than any other province
22/07/2024
Frederic Lachance
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Quebecers are feeling more pessimistic about their personal finances this quarter, despite the recent interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada.
Read More arrow_forwardLow interest rates and rising costs leading many Quebecers down an ever-riskier path to borrow more
04/10/2021
Frederic Lachance
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Six in 10 Quebecers likely to pile on more consumer debt before the end of the year, including one in five who will use buy now, pay later options.
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