Inflation is now the number one concern for Canadians, surpassing that of the COVID-19 pandemic, crime, and terrorism, according to a survey conducted by the finance department.
“The main economic issue of concern was clearly inflation and prices,” according to the report, titled “Research on the State of the Economy,” obtained by Blacklock’s Reporter.
“Participants consistently referred to rising grocery and gasoline prices and in many cases also mentioned housing and utility bills. It was noted wages have not kept up.”
“Participants expressed pessimism and concern about the Canadian economy,” the report said.
When asked to use one word to describe the state of the Canadian economy, the survey found that the words used “tended to convoy sentiments of uncertainty and pessimism,” citing examples such as ‘poor,’ ‘unstable,’ ‘volatile,’ and ‘challenging.’…