Stretching the loonie: A time series analysis of financial difficulty and quality of life

Articles and reports: 75-006-X202600200002
Description: This study uses data from the Canadian Social Survey to examine changes in self-reported financial difficulty from summer 2021 to spring 2025. It identifies population groups that are more likely to report experiencing financial difficulty and explores the association between self-reported financial difficulty and age, as well as two well-being indicators: life satisfaction and future outlook.
Issue Number: 2026002
Author(s): Pinault, Lauren; Foran, Helen
Main Product: Insights on Canadian Society
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