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Three-quarters of Nova Scotians have cut spending or postponed major purchases
14/04/2025
Tina Powell
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Three-quarters (76%) say they have cut back on spending due to economic uncertainty — more than those in any other province.
Read More arrow_forwardThree-quarters of New Brunswickers have cut spending or postponed major purchases
14/04/2025
Tara Silliker
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Three-quarters (76%) say they have cut back on spending due to economic uncertainty — more than those in any other province.
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Report: Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents’ financial cushion shrinks as more edge closer to insolvency
06/10/2025
Pamela Meger
MNP Consumer Debt Index
The financial vulnerability of Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents is intensifying as their financial cushions shrink and more households edge closer to insolvency.
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Report: Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents’ financial cushion shrinks, more edge closer to insolvency
06/10/2025
Pamela Meger
MNP Consumer Debt Index
The financial vulnerability of Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents is intensifying as their financial cushions shrink and more households edge closer to insolvency.
Read More arrow_forwardMNP Consumer Debt Index plunges to 79 points, the second-lowest level ever recorded
13/01/2025
Grant Bazian
MNP Consumer Debt Index
The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index has dropped to 79 points, a staggering 10-point decline from last quarter.
Read More arrow_forwardRising cost of living forces Ontarians to make tough sacrifices
16/10/2024
Caryl Newbery-Mitchell
MNP Consumer Debt Index
According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, conducted quarterly by Ipsos, a quarter (26%) of Ontarians have turned to bill-splitting strategies such as carpooling, buying in bulk, sharing subscriptions and childcare, and living with others.
Read More arrow_forwardCanadians’ concern about debt, ability to pay bills reach all-time high
10/07/2023
Grant Bazian
MNP Consumer Debt Index
As interest rates move upwards and the cost of living remains a challenge for households, the proportion of Canadians who report being insolvent has reached an all-time high, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index.
Read More arrow_forwardRising cost of living forces British Columbians to make tough sacrifices: more than one-third are eating less to save money
16/10/2024
Linda Paul
MNP Consumer Debt Index
According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, conducted quarterly by Ipsos, British Columbians are more likely than any other province (38%) to report turning to bill-splitting strategies such as carpooling, buying in bulk, sharing subscriptions and...
Read More arrow_forwardRising cost of living forces Newfoundland and Labradorians to make tough sacrifices: Three in 10 are eating less to save, sharing expenses from housing to carpooling, childcare and groceries
16/10/2024
Karen Aylward
MNP Consumer Debt Index
According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, conducted quarterly by Ipsos, nearly a third (32%) of Atlantic Canadians report turning to bill-splitting strategies such as carpooling, buying in bulk, sharing subscriptions and childcare, and living with...
Read More arrow_forwardRising cost of living forces Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents to make tough sacrifices
16/10/2024
Tanya Reynolds
MNP Consumer Debt Index
According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, conducted quarterly by Ipsos, a quarter (26%) of Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents report turning to bill-splitting strategies such as carpooling, buying in bulk, sharing subscriptions and childcare,...
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