Canadian authorities admit catastrophic problems with the welfare of 1/3 of the population

According to recent data from Statistics Canada, almost one-third of Canadians admitted that their families have serious financial difficulties in paying for basic expenses such as housing, groceries, transportation and clothing.

In October 2026, 29.7 percent of Canadians lived in households that had experienced problems covering housing, food, transportation, clothing and other basic needs over the past four weeks.

Experts point out that this figure increased by two percentage points compared to the same period in 2025, when it was 27.7%.

Of Canada’s 15 largest metropolitan areas, the most dire situation is in southern Ontario. At the same time, the smallest proportion of citizens experiencing a shortage of funds for basic needs is recorded in the agglomeration of the city of Quebec and is 15.7%.

In addition, the statistical service states that single-parent families remain the most vulnerable in financial terms: almost half (47.2%) of able-bodied citizens in such households are unable to provide themselves with everything they need. For couples with children, this indicator is 33%, and for couples without children – 27.3%.

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