One-third of Canadians say their recent finances have worsened: poll

One-third of Canadians say their recent finances have worsened: poll

May 8, 2026 1:06 pm EST.

One-third of Canadians say their personal finances have worsened in the last month as gas prices and inflation rise amid the war in Iran, according to a new poll.

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