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Salvation Army survey suggests Canadians feel hard hit by tariffs, insecurity growing
A Salvation Army survey finds 86% of Canadians say U.S. tariffs raise household costs and 22% cite job insecurity as a top concern, impacting financial optimism.
- On Nov. 4, 2025, The Salvation Army reported 86 per cent of Canadians said U.S. tariffs raise household staple costs and 79 per cent said low-income households suffer most.
- Angus Reid's online survey of 1,521 Canadians from Sept. 12 to 16 found many reported price rises due to U.S. tariffs, while the Canadian Research Insights Council says online surveys lack a margin of error.
- The Salvation Army's analysis found financial optimism slipped from 51 per cent last year to 46 per cent, while donations under $100 decreased from 69 per cent to 68 per cent, and non-financial contributions fell from 67 per cent to 63 per cent.
- Job insecurity rose, with 22 per cent of Canadians naming unemployment among their top three worries versus 14 per cent last year, and Salvation Army officials warned charities are now more essential.
- Health care remains the top concern despite easing from 59 per cent to 51 per cent between 2024 and 2025, and Canadians dealing with health issues fell from 54 per cent last year to 47 per cent this year.
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Salvation Army survey suggests Canadians feel hard hit by tariffs, insecurity growing
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Less than 50% of Canadians financially optimistic amid U.S. tariffs: survey
Most Canadians believe U.S. tariffs are hitting them in their pocketbooks, according to a new report from the Salvation Army that suggests financial optimism is flagging. The online survey of more than 1,500 Canadians found 86 per cent agreed the tariffs were driving up the cost of household staples, and 79 per cent believed American trade policies were hurting low-income households the most. “As we look at things like the impact of U.S. tariffs…
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