Financial Hardship Remains High for Many Canadians Due to High Costs: Report
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1 in 3 Canadians say they are struggling financially, per Statistics Canada report
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Financial pressures remain high compared to pre-pandemic, due to high costs of housing, food, etc.
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Southern Ontario, immigrants, lone parents, and racialized groups more likely to face hardship
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Nearly half of recent immigrants reported financial difficulties
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Food bank usage up 80% since March 2021 amid high grocery costs