The proportion of Canadians worried or somewhat worried about paying housing costs has increased nine points since 2021, concern is highest among younger Canadians. (CAEH/Nanos)

Nearly one-quarter of Canadians are worried (eight per cent) or somewhat worried (16%) about paying their housing costs next month which is a nine-point increase compared to 2021 (five per cent worried, 10% somewhat worried). Nearly one-third of younger Canadians report some level of worry (13% worried, 18% somewhat worried). A majority of Canadians support (33%) or somewhat support (36%) the introduction of a new benefit, paid for by the federal government, that would help low-income Canadians ...