Canadians under 35 are more worried about paying next month’s housing costs and are more likely to report some form of difficulty with the rising cost of living than Canadians on average. (Nanos)

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on their perceptions and concerns regarding economic conditions and housing affordability. Respondents were asked about their expectations for the next generation’s standard of living, with options ranging from higher to lower standards compared to today. Additionally, the survey gauged individuals’ worries about their ability to pay for housing in the near term and assessed the impact of rising living costs on their financial decisions.

Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame land- and cell-lines hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,009 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, between November 29th and December 2nd, 2025, as part of an omnibus survey. The margin of error for this survey is ±3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.

The statistical tabulations including the unweighted and weighted number of interviews can be accessed here.

The research was commissioned and conducted by Nanos Research.

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