A new survey suggests the rising cost of living has forced more than half of Canadians to cut costs in myriad ways including by choosing cheaper, less healthy foods and skipping medications.
The Salvation Army released the data today as part of its Christmas fundraising campaign.
Research by Edelman Data & Intelligence suggests a growing number of Canadians are worried about inflation costs, with 52 percent of those polled reporting food-related budget challenges over the past year. That’s up from 39 percent the year before.
Among the tough spending choices of respondents, 41 percent said they bought cheaper, less nutritious food; 21 percent skipped or reduced the size of a meal; and/or 11 percent skipped buying a regular medication….