Nova 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.
Nearly 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.
New 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.
Three 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.
MNP Consumer Debt Index: Quebecers experience financial whiplash as economic uncertainty persists
13/04/2026
Frederic Lachance
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Many Quebecers are feeling the effects of ongoing economic uncertainty as conditions continue to evolve, reshaping household behaviours.
Low 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.
The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index reveals that Canadians are navigating financial whiplash. Discover more highlights and insights from this quarter’s survey.
Rising interest rates and inflation forcing Canadians to make tough budget decisions to make ends meet
11/07/2022
Grant Bazian
MNP Consumer Debt Index
Canadians are becoming acutely aware of how interest rates and the cost of necessities impact their household budgets, as both measures continue on a months-long upward trajectory.
MNP Consumer Debt Index drops six points, reflecting Canadians’ worsening debt outlook despite recent interest rate cut
22/07/2024
Grant Bazian
MNP Consumer Debt Index
The MNP Consumer Debt Index has dropped to 85 points, down six points from the previous quarter.
