A new survey reveals that 67% of Canadians believe the cost of living has reached its worst point in their memory, significantly higher than the 46% of Americans reporting similar concerns.

The study found that grocery prices are the top financial pressure, at 81%, followed by housing costs at 50%.

While affordability dominates the political agenda across all regions and age groups, 24% of Canadians identify immigration and refugees as a priority issue requiring government attention.

The findings suggest that despite various government interventions, household financial strain continues to intensify heading into 2026.

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