Atlantic Canadians’ financial vulnerability is intensifying as persistent economic uncertainty, concerns about borrowing costs, and employment anxiety weigh on household confidence.

Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents are bracing for rising financial challenges in 2026, with seven in 10 (72%) expecting the cost of living to worsen.

Quebecers are bracing for rising financial challenges in 2026, with the majority (67%) expecting the cost of living to worsen.

The financial vulnerability of Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents is intensifying as their financial cushions shrink and more households edge closer to insolvency.

According to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index, Quebecers’ financial vulnerability is intensifying as persistent economic uncertainty, concerns about borrowing costs, and employment anxiety weigh on household confidence.

Three-quarters of Canadians say rising food and gas prices are straining their finances.