19 h. ago Gen Z outspending older Canadians, relying on credit this holiday season: survey

TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gen Z and younger millennials are outspending older generations this holiday season—and they’re leaning on credit cards to do so, according to new survey findings from CPA Canada. As the holiday spending season fast approaches, the survey suggests that 40 per cent of younger Canadians (ages 18-34) plan […]

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3 d. ago Real Canadians: The growing Men’s Sheds movement is helping men who feel isolated

Doug Mackie credits his daughter Lisa with the idea of starting Men’s Sheds in Canada. In June 2008, Lisa sat next to an Australian woman during a lunch break at a conference she attended in Saskatoon. The two women casually talked about the Men’s Sheds movement, which began in Australia and has hundreds of sheds […]

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5 d. ago Canadians feel ‘cautious’ about spending as holidays near, Bank of Canada says

Canadians plan to be “cautious” about spending in the second half of this year, the Bank of Canada said Wednesday in a summary of its recent interest rate deliberations.

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5 d. ago Invest or keep money in cash? 41% of young Canadians opt for latter in TFSA

New survey data suggests Gen Z and millennials who use a tax-free savings account aren't investing in that account because they want the money readily available.

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7 d. ago Bloom Finance Launches SafeRate™, Canada’s First Lifetime Fixed Rate Reverse Mortgage

SafeRate™ is designed to give older Canadians financial certainty, flexibility, and peace of mind, helping them feel confident in the choices they make for themselves and their families. TORONTO — Today, Bloom Finance Company Ltd. (“Bloom”) is excited to introduce SafeRate™, Canada’s first reverse mortgage with a lifetime fixed interest rate, designed to provide older […]

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1 week ago Canadians feel optimistic about their personal lives, but pessimistic about the country, poll finds

Of all levels, Canadians show the most pessimistic attitudes toward how things are going in their province — with fully 42% gloomy about the direction of things

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1 week ago Less than 50% of Canadians financially optimistic amid U.S. tariffs: survey

The annual Salvation Army survey found 86% agreed the tariffs were driving up the cost of household staples, and 79% believed they were hurting low-income households the most.

Economics

1 week ago Salvation Army survey suggests Canadians feel hard hit by tariffs, insecurity growing

Most Canadians believe U.S. tariffs are hitting them in their pocketbooks, according to a new report from the Salvation Army that suggests financial optimism is flagging. The online survey of more than 1,500 Canadians found 86 per cent agreed the tariffs were driving up the cost of household staples, and 79 per cent believed American […]

Economics

1 week ago Posthaste: How the ‘clawback trap’ is shaving up to 75 cents off every extra dollar some Canadians earn

Canadian seniors hit especially hard by 'hidden tax,' says C.D. Howe Institute

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3 w. ago Cutting through social media noise and getting real about your money

Gen Z basically grew up with a mobile in hand. Every outfit, trip, oat latte, or “get ready with me” moment can turn into content within seconds. Social media, for young adults, is more than entertainment — it’s a cultural compass.  It shapes how Gen Z defines success, security, self-worth, and even what a “normal” lifestyle looks like. Constantly scrolling through curated feeds of picture-perfect lifestyles can make anyone feel like they’re not measuring up. In fact, according to a new report by RBC, The Cost of Keeping Up: How Social Media is Shaping Gen Z's Money Mindset, 64 per cent of young Canadians say what they see online makes them feel financially behind.To understand how social media shapes Gen Z’s money habits, aspirations, and anxieties, RBC surveyed more than 1,000 Canadians aged 18 to 24. And let's just say, the results are pretty eye-opening.Like, did you know that almost half of yo...

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3 w. ago There's still one place in the Toronto area where condo prices are skyrocketing

Condo prices in Ontario are dropping at alarming rates as inventory skyrockets, projects are scrapped, and new construction starts fall off a cliff. However, there is still one pocket of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) where homeowners and investors are cashing in on runaway real estate values.Toronto homeowners have been hard-hit by downward market trends in 2025, with year-over-year declines that have sellers in the city often offloading units at a loss. However, the latest September data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board and analysis from Zoocasa show that Toronto had it comparatively easy over other GTA municipalities, while one locale in the region actually saw condo prices soar at surprising rates this year.Toronto's condo market continues to adjust to a severe drop in demand and a sharp uptick in supply. The average condo price in Canada's largest city declined by a shocking $26,802 year over year, a 3.8 per cent drop over Sept. 2024, sliding f...

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3 w. ago With food costs spiralling, these Canadians turning to food banks for help

Sticker shock hit hard when single mom Kristina Kennedy saw the sausages she usually buys were $1.50 more than expected. As the sole caregiver to four children, the 40-year-old says price hikes at the grocery store are especially tough to swallow, and nearly impossible to plan for when costs keep fluctuating. “And this is like […]

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3 w. ago Food costs are spiralling. These Canadians are turning to food banks for help.

TORONTO — Sticker shock hit hard when single mom Kristina Kennedy saw the sausages she usually buys were $1.50 more than expected. As the sole caregiver to four children, the 40-year-old says price hikes at the grocery store are especially tough to swallow, and nearly impossible to plan for when costs keep fluctuating. “And this […]

Economics

3 w. ago Profits at Musk’s car company plunged again last quarter even as it sold more vehicles

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla, the car company run by Elon Musk, reported Wednesday that it sold more vehicles in the past three months after boycotts hit hard earlier this year, but profits still fell sharply. Third-quarter earnings at Tesla fell to $1.4 billion, or 39 cents a share, from $2.2 billion, or 62 cents […]

Transport

3 w. ago Quebecers want Premier François Legault to go, new survey suggests

Nearly one-third of respondents believe Legault should leave office before the end of his term.

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3 w. ago Legault vows to keep fighting despite poll showing Quebecers want him gone

Nearly one-third of respondents believe Quebec's premier should leave office before the end of his term.

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3 w. ago Charities hit hard as Canada Post labour dispute disrupts donations

Rotating strikes and service delays have left many organizations struggling, particularly as they head into the critical holiday donation season.

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3 w. ago How common is severe climate change anxiety in Canada? Study offers a glimpse

Two new studies are helping to shed light on the extent Canadians feel climate change is impacting their mental health. A national study published today suggests about 2.3 per cent of people in Canada experience climate change anxiety at a level the authors considered “clinically relevant,” causing meaningful distress and disruption in their lives. The […]

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