Canadians are entering 2023 with some pessimism stemming from fears a recession will sweep the country, suggests an Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of Global News.
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According to the survey, as many as 75% of Canadians admitted they are concerned about a worsening economy in 2023. For families with children, this rate even rises to 83%.
However, when asked about their 2022, 64% of respondents said last year had been good for them, while 51% of Canadians believe the country had a good year overall, torn between inflation and the end the pandemic.
On the other hand, only 31% of respondents believe that the year was good in the world where the news was dominated by the war in Ukraine.
“In summary, compared to the last two years, Canadians are rather positive about 2022, especially on a personal level. However, this optimism remains cautious when considering economic trends,” Ipsos commented in a statement to Global News.
The company also found that citizens in the Prairie provinces tend to be more pessimistic than those in the rest of the country.
The survey was conducted December 14-16 among 1,004 Canadians ages 18 and older.