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Consumer insolvencies reach second-highest annual level on record in 2025 as business filings fall

Consumer insolvencies rose 2.3 per cent last year from 2024 to 140,457 filings.

VIDEO: Canadian consumers holding steady but under strain as debt and uncertainty persist: Economist Todd Hirsch

Household debt is a growing concern, particularly among consumers relying on high-interest credit cards to cover essentials such as food and fuel.

1 in 3 Canadians going on fewer dates due to economic conditions: TD survey

The current economic climate is also influencing pillow talk, with 1 in 4 Canadians (25%) polled now prioritizing financial transparency earlier in their relationships.

Money anxiety surges in Canada as households drain savings to stay afloat: Harris & Partners

78.7% of Canadians have had to dip into their savings more frequently than before, says a Harris survey.

Equifax Canada: Delinquency levels stabilize in Q2, but financial divide widens among Canadians

In Q2 2025, close to 1.4 million Canadians missed a credit payment — 7,000 fewer than last quarter – but still 118,000 more than a year ago, said Equifax.

Personal finance concerns rising significantly: BMO survey

Nearly one quarter (24%) reported in April they are increasingly concerned about the prospect of losing their job, says BMO.

MNP Consumer Debt Index Q2 2025: Canadians see financial relief as debt concerns ease amid lower interest rates

Reflecting Canadians’ shift toward financial caution, three-quarters (74%) say they have cut back on spending due to uncertainty, with women (77%) and those aged 35-54 (81%) being the most likely to have reduced spending, said MNP.

Canadians struggle to manage obligations amid financial pressures

Rising debt levels contributing to increasing financial pressures for Canadians.
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