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

Nearly three-quarters say rising food and gas prices are straining their finances.

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

More than half (56%) say they are experiencing financial whiplash as shifting conditions repeatedly disrupt their financial plans, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index.

British Columbians are bracing for rising financial challenges in 2026, with seven in 10 (73%) expecting the cost of living to worsen.

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

Ontarians are bracing for rising financial challenges in 2026, with the majority (72%) expecting the cost of living to worsen.

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

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

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