Our latest survey of Canadian public opinion suggests that Canadians are feeling better, gradually, about the economy.
Here’s what we found:
• More people say the economy is in poor shape (57%) rather than good shape (43%), but the gap has narrowed from 36 points in March to 14 points today.
• Feelings about the economy are worst in Alberta, and well above average in BC. In Ontario, half say the economy is in good shape and half say poor. In Alberta, albeit with a modest sample size, we see an improvement from our reading in March.
• A separate question asked people whether they felt the Canadian economy was growing or shrinking. Since January, the number of people who feel the economy is growing is up from 28% to 46%. The number of people who see the ecomomy in recession/depression has dropped from 69% to 50%.
PERCEPTIONS ABOUT THE CANADIAN ECONOMY IMPROVE | Abacus Data
Here’s what we found:
• More people say the economy is in poor shape (57%) rather than good shape (43%), but the gap has narrowed from 36 points in March to 14 points today.
• Feelings about the economy are worst in Alberta, and well above average in BC. In Ontario, half say the economy is in good shape and half say poor. In Alberta, albeit with a modest sample size, we see an improvement from our reading in March.
• A separate question asked people whether they felt the Canadian economy was growing or shrinking. Since January, the number of people who feel the economy is growing is up from 28% to 46%. The number of people who see the ecomomy in recession/depression has dropped from 69% to 50%.
PERCEPTIONS ABOUT THE CANADIAN ECONOMY IMPROVE | Abacus Data
