Monday, March 16, 2009

Most Canadians haven't reduced spending: Survey

OTTAWA — The Canadian consumer hasn't rolled over and died just yet, according to poll results released Monday.

Results of a Scotiabank survey show that more than 80 per cent of Canadians are either spending more or the same as they did about half a year ago.

The telephone survey, done by Harris/Decima on behalf of Scotiabank, included 1,016 people and was conducted between Feb. 19 and 23.

It showed that 45 per cent had not changed their spending habits in the previous six months, 36 per cent were spending more, and 19 per cent were spending less.


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