61% say they are experiencing ‘financial whiplash’ as shifting conditions repeatedly disrupt their financial plans, while 74% say rising prices for essentials like food and gas are straining their finances.
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.