Canada's Financial Struggles Easing But Still High For Some Groups
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One quarter of Canadians reported struggling to meet financial needs in past year, improving from late 2022 peak but still elevated.
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Financial pressures easing nationwide but more slowly in Western provinces compared to Eastern.
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Alberta now tops rankings for household financial difficulty at 33.6% of residents.
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Indigenous, disabled, younger and immigrant Canadians face steepest challenges meeting needs.
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Economic reconciliation cited as opportunity to boost prosperity and participation for Indigenous peoples.