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From February 15 to 21, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a national survey of 2,125 adults exploring several topics related to Canadian politics and current events as part of our regular national omnibus surveys.

In this edition of our Canadian politics tracking, we report on our usual metrics along with some new data on who Canadians prefer as Prime Minister and how people feel about the focus the Liberal government is giving to some key issues.

Note, this survey was done following the Auditor General's report on the ArriveCan app but before news leaked about the deal between the NDP and Liberals on national pharmacare.

Conservatives lead by 17 over the Liberals. It's been 644 straight days that the Conservatives have led the Liberals in Abacus Data polling.

If an election were held today, 41% of committed voters would vote Conservatives with the Liberals at 24%, the NDP at 19% and the Greens at 5%. The BQ is at 35% in Quebec.

Since our last survey, the Conservatives are down 2, the Liberals are unchanged, and the NDP is up 1. For all intents and purposes, little has changed in the ballot. 15% of Canadians say they are undecided including 13% of those who say they voted Liberal in 2021 (it's 5% among past Conservative voters).

Regionally, the Conservatives are well ahead in the Prairies, lead by 14 in BC, and 16 in Ontario. In Atlantic Canada, the Conservatives are 20-points ahead of the Liberals while in Quebec, the BQ leads by 7 over the Liberals with the Conservatives six points further behind.

If we isolate British Columbia, Ontario, and Atlantic Canada only, we find the Conservatives and Liberals both down 1 with the Conservatives ahead by 17 in these three provinces/regions.

Demographically, the Conservatives lead among all age groups with the Liberal vote share correlated with age. The Liberal vote share rises as the age of the respondent increases. The opposite is true for the NDP. For a deeper analysis of how millennials have shifted their preferences over the past 8 years, see my substack here.

Men are 10-points more likely to vote Conservative than women and 4-points and 7-points less likely to vote Liberal and NDP respectively. The Conservatives lead by 20 among men under 30, while the NDP is ahead by 5 over the Conservatives among women under 30. The Conservatives lead by 25 among men 60+ while the Conservatives and Liberals are statistically tied among women 60+.

When we ask people if they would consider voting for each of the main political parties, 52% say they are open to voting Conservative (down 2 since earlier this month) while, 40% are open to voting NDP (down 1), and 39% are open to voting Liberal (down 1) and the lowest we have measured for the Liberals since they were elected in 2015.

We continue to measure voter motivation by political party.

We find that Conservative supporters are more likely to say they would vote than Liberal or NDP supporters. The enthusisiam gap is consistent with what we found earlier this month.

What else are Canadians thinking?
The mood of the country hasn't changed since earlier this month and has been fairly consistent since the start of the year. Today, only 1 in 4 think Canada is headed in the right direction and only 15% feel optimistic about the direction of the world as a whole. This mood continues to be very sour.

The federal government's approval rating is unchanged from earlier in the month at 24%, the lowest we have measured since the Liberals were elected in 2015. 59% disapprove of the job performance of the federal govenrment led by Justin Trudeau, also unchanged.

It's also clear that impressions of the federal government's performance are strongly linked to impressions of Justin Trudeau. One moves with the other. 92% of those with a negative impression of Justin Trudeau also disapprove of the federal government's job performance.

Impressions of Justin Trudeau have become marginally more negative. 59% have a negative impression of the Prime Minister and 23% have a positive view for a net score of -36.

In contrast, impressions of Pierre Poilievre are also unchanged with 37% viewing him positively and 36% negatively for a net score of +1. Any attempts by the Liberals to shift perceptions about Poilievre have yet to bare any fruit.

Feelings about NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh are largely unchanged. Today 35% have a negative impression compared with 32% who have a positive one for a net score of -3.

15% of Canadian adults believe Justin Trudeau and the Liberals deserve to be re-elected, up 1 point from earlier in the month while those who think it's time for a change and feel there's an acceptable alternative is down 3 points in a month to 51%. We will continue to monitor this perception as it may be a leading indicator for vote intention.

What Canadians feel are the top issues facing the country are fairly stable although housing affordability is up 2 points while healthcare is down 2. The percentage rating the economy as a top issue is up 3 over the past two weeks.

Compared with last Fall, more Canadians think the Conservatives will win the next federal election. Almost half of Canadians believe the Conservatives will win the next election, up 6 points since October 2023. 19% think the Liberals will, down 2 while 10% think the NDP will win. 1 in 4 Canadians are unsure or say another party will win.

We also reasked who Canadian prefer to be Prime Minister - Trudeau or Poilievre. Poilievre is ahead by 10, largely unchanged from last month. Among current NDP supporters 66% side with Trudeau while 34% side with Poilievre. Among BQ supporters, 64% side with Trudeau while 36% side with Poilievre.

In this survey, we asked people who they prefer between Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh. The results are the only marginally better for Mr. Singh. 54% prefer Poilievre while 46% prefer Singh. Among currentl Liberal supporters, 73% would choose Mr. Singh while 27% would choose Mr. Poilievre. Among BQ supporters, 60% side with Singh while 40% side with Poilievre.

Finally, in this survey we reasked questions we asked in January 2023 exploring whether Canadians feel the Liberal government is focused too much, too little, or about the right amount on several issues.

The results reveal several things.

When it comes to the cost of living (the top issue for about 3 in 4 Canadians), housing, and crime and public safety at least six in ten believe the government is not focused enough as they should be. Compared with a year ago, those who think the government isn't focused enough on the cost of living is up 5-points.

In contrast, at least a quarter of Canadians think the government is focused too much on climate change, indigenous reconciliation, and Russia's invasion of Ukreaine.

Climate change is a very interesting issue. It is the most polarizing of any issue with about equal numbers of people feeling the government is too focused on the issue than those who think it is not focused enough.

We also reasked whether people think the Conservative Party, if it formed government with Pierre Poilievre as Prime Minister, would focus more, about the same, or less than the Liberal government on the same issues.

Almost half of Canadians think a Conservative government will focus more than the Liberal government on the cost of living (up 7 since last year), growing the economy (up 2), reducing the deficit (up 1) and the cost of housing (up 5).

At the same time, a third or more believe a Conservative government would be less focused on climate change, Russia's invasion on Ukraine (down 4 since last year), and indigenous reconciliation.

These results are noteworthy in a few ways:

1. Heightened Concerns on Cost of Living and Housing: The fact that over 60% of Canadians believe the government is not sufficiently focused on critical issues like the cost of living, housing, and crime/public safety speaks volumes about public anxiety over these areas. The cost of living, identified as the top issue for three-quarters of Canadians, has seen a notable increase in concern, up 5 points from the previous year. This suggests a growing dissatisfaction with the government's handling of economic pressures facing ordinary Canadians, especially in the context of housing affordability and safety.

2. Perceived Overemphasis on Climate Change, Indigenous Reconciliation, and Ukraine: The polarization of public opinion on the government's focus on climate change, indigenous reconciliation, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine reveals a divide in what Canadians believe should be the government's priorities. At least a quarter of Canadians feel that too much attention is given to these issues. This polarization, especially around climate change, highlights the challenge in balancing urgent environmental concerns with immediate economic pressures perceived by the public.

3. Polarization on Climate Change: The fact that climate change emerges as the most polarizing issue, with nearly equal numbers of Canadians feeling the government is either too focused or not focused enough, underscores the complex public sentiment surrounding environmental policies. This polarization reflects broader global debates on climate action versus economic growth and how governments should navigate these often competing priorities. This presents opportunities and threats for both the Liberals and the Conservatives.

4. Expectations for a Conservative Government's Focus: The anticipation that a Conservative government would place greater emphasis on the cost of living, economic growth, deficit reduction, and housing affordability indicates a significant portion of the public perceives the Conservatives as potentially more attuned to their economic concerns. The increase in the percentage of Canadians who believe a Conservative government would focus more on these issues since last year suggests a shifting political landscape, possibly driven by ongoing economic challenges.

5. Concerns over Conservative Focus on Climate Change and Foreign Policy: The expectation that a Conservative government would be less focused on climate change, indigenous reconciliation, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine than the Liberal government reflects concerns about the potential deprioritization of these issues. The fact that Canadians believe the Conservatives would be less likely to focus on that issue suggests that some are paying attention to what's happening in Ottawa and two, if the Conservatives divert their attention away from the core three - inflation, housing, and healthcare - they risk fracturing their newly built coalition.

The Upshot
According to Abacus Data CEO David Coletto: "The Auditor General's report on the ArriveCan app does not seem to have fundamentally changed public opinion about the Liberal government or the Prime Minister - suggesting the Liberals and Mr. Trudeau may have hit the bottom of their support.

The political climate remains deeply challenging for the Liberals, highlighted by a significant lead for the Conservatives. This enduring lead in vote intention has now stretched to over 644 days in our tracking. The stability of this trend suggests a deep-rooted dissatisfaction and disappointment with the current government and one that does not appear to be improving at all.

This poll underscores a clear message from Canadians: there's a significant disconnect between the government's current priorities and the urgent issues of cost of living, housing, and public safety that matter most to the electorate. Any efforts the government has made to shift perceptions on his front has yet to make any impact."
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The survey was conducted with 2,125 Canadian adults from February 15 to 21, 2024. A random sample of panelists were invited to complete the survey from a set of partner panels based on the Lucid exchange platform. These partners are typically double opt-in survey panels, blended to manage out potential skews in the data from a single source.

The margin of error for a comparable probability-based random sample of the same size is +/- 2.1%, 19 times out of 20.

The data were weighted according to census data to ensure that the sample matched Canada's population according to age, gender, educational attainment, and region. Totals may not add up to 100 due to rounding.

This survey was paid for by Abacus Data Inc.

Abacus Data follows the CRIC Public Opinion Research Standards and Disclosure Requirements that can be found here: https://canadianresearchinsightscouncil.ca/standards/
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Statistical data governments use to address social, economic, and environmental challenges

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Overview

Canadians are increasingly concerned about the economic, social and health risks to their communities as a result of climate changes. These changes are reflected in our nation's ecosystems-the areas where living things (plants, animals) and non-living things (rocks, water) function as a unit to make up a community of life. A few examples of ecosystems in Canada are lakes, forests and prairies.

Cataloguing all the ecosystems in Canada is an important step in helping Canadians make evidence-based decisions to protect, rehabilitate, enhance and sustain our environment. While policymakers currently have access to a wealth of economic and socio-economic information when making critical decisions, it is much more difficult to obtain the full picture on Canada's ecosystems and their benefits. The Census of Environment will provide that critical 'missing piece.'

At the foundation of the Census of Environment (CoE) will be the first-ever national register of Canada's ecosystems. It is designed to help track the size and condition of ecosystems such as wetlands, coastal areas and urban forests over time. The CoE will also highlight the services these ecosystems provide (for example, clean air, food, recreation) and how they benefit human well-being and the economy.

The CoE will support government efforts to address the impacts of climate change.

Objectives

The overarching objective of the Census of Environment is to deliver a full picture of the complex relationship between ecosystems and the economy, society, and human health in one easily accessible location.

This will in turn:

allow all levels of government to develop policies and legislation that support healthy ecosystems and preserve natural capital

serve to inform planning by cities and municipalities

support decision-makers in key economic sectors including industry and agriculture

assist individual Canadians in their understanding and decision-making

The CoE will provide the statistical and spatial framework necessary to help track our performance towards meeting international goals to protect the planet and achieve a more sustainable future.

Planned evolution of the CoE

Over the next few years, the Census of Environment will deliver a comprehensive picture of Canada's ecosystems-starting with the extent of different types of ecosystems, measures of their condition, and ending with an analysis of the contributions these areas make to the economy and society.

The CoE will include these components:

Collection and integration of data

Statistics Canada is working closely with Environment and Climate Change Canada (the co-sponsor of the CoE) to find and use sources of data on ecosystems.

Initially, these sources of information will include publicly available earth observation and environmental monitoring datasets from other government departments (including Natural Resources Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada) as well as other key partners and organizations. Many of these datasets are currently being integrated, and will be made available over time through an interactive portal.

Access to regional data

Providing access to regional and detailed information is the key to understanding Canada's ecosystems. While maintaining data quality standards, the Census of Environment will allow Canadians to take that closer look through regional profiles and geospatial tools.

International standards, governance and engagement

The Census of Environment will organize data on ecosystems based on an internationally-accepted ecosystem accounting standard so that outside researchers can use this data for their own work. We will maintain high standards of data governance and collaborate and engage with partners and stakeholders (such as academics, environmental non-governmental organizations and Indigenous communities and organizations) to respond to policy needs.

The CoE will gather information on the extent of ecosystems, report on their condition, and identify the flows of ecosystem services and who benefits from them. For example:

Description - Example of ecosystem accounts for urban areas

Extent of ecosystems

Condition of ecosystems

Urban tree canopy

Air quality

Imperviousness

Supply and use of ecosystem services

Heat island mitigation

Air filtration

Recreation

Benefits

Reduction in hospital visits related to respiratory conditions

Reduced deaths during heat waves (mortality reduction)

Beneficiaries

Products

Tables

Regional profiles

Interactive geospatial tools

Analytical articles

Publications

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Canadians are increasingly concerned about the economic, social and health risks to their communities as a result of climate changes. These changes are reflected in our nation's ecosystems-the areas where living things (plants, animals) and non-living things (rocks, water) function as a unit to make up a community of life.

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Social statistics to gather data on human behavior, attitudes, and trends

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Social statistics is the use of statistics to study human behaviour and social environments. Social statistics data is information or knowledge on an individual, object or event.

Understanding society

Social statistics are a means of investigating and testing research questions and policy impacts across different areas of people's lives. These observations can help our understanding of society. Social Statisticians are concerned with such questions as:

How are populations growing?

Are wealthy people happier?

Is society becoming more tolerant of diversity?

How do people cope with financial hardship?

Do people with higher qualifications earn more?

Does volunteering increase your sense of wellbeing?

Statistics are numbers, summaries of patterns and can also be probabilities.

Statistical analysis can include the design and collection of data, its interpretation and presentation.

Social statistics and quantitative data analysis are key tools for understanding society and social change. We can try to capture people's attitudes and map patterns in behaviour and circumstances using numbers and also describe how people and populations change.

Data can be numerical values or text, sounds or images, memories or perceptions.

Often the concept of data suggests information that has been through some kind of processing and having a structure. However, many examples of new types of data have very different and often unstructured formats; for example, millions of tweets or thousands of PDFs of public documents.

Huge quantities of data on people, organisations and social groups are collected each day, across the world. As social statisticians, it is our role to analyse and make sense of the huge volumes and sources of data using hypothesis-driven social research.

Social statistics in practice

Social statistics are used by The United Nations Social Statistics Division to analyse differences among social groups and countries, covering such issues as housing, health, education, conditions of work and employment.

The Division pay special attention to the study of conditions of special population groups, including children, the elderly, the unemployed, and people with disabilities.

Compare the facts

Social statistics are also used to compare data from before and after a policy intervention.

For example, we need statistics to measure poverty in the first place and we then may want to assess the impact and costs of a policy providing financial support to families living in poverty.

Patterns and relations

Statistical analysis techniques can be used to explore patterns and underlying relationships in data sets, such as:

in relation to people's responses to multiple questions in a survey;

to take account of aspects of people's circumstances such as the unemployment rates of where they live;

the educational standards of the class and/or school they are studying in;

to measure change through longitudinal surveys where people are interviewed at different points during their lives.

My master's degree provides a good foundation of statistical and research methods and I have really enjoyed the course units on more advanced statistical methods.
Emily Buehler / MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics student

Statistical testing and modelling techniques can be used to generalise from small samples to larger populations, for example:

predicting the outcome of an election;

tracking attitudes towards the economy in a country.

Probability tests can be used to identify the key factor(s) associated with a particular outcome or behaviour. For example, are older people more likely to be worried about being a victim of crime than younger people once you have taken account of their family status, education, job and the type of area they live in?

If you want to learn more about studying Social Statistics at The University of Manchester please visit our Courses page to explore our undergraduate courses, master's degrees and PhD programme, or find out what's been happening in the Social Statistics department on our News page.

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What are the risks of catching COVID over and over? It’s complicated | CBC News

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In many ways, it feels like we tamed SARS-CoV-2 into submission. Yet this virus continues to circulate year-round, causing repeat infections, with few official measures still in place to curb its spread. Scientists warn the long-term toll on individuals’ health remains somewhat uncertain.

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March 21, 2024 -Canadians' self-rated mental health has declined since 2015, Reference1and the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to worsened anxiety and feelings of depression. Reference2 Governments across Canada are working to improve equitable access to mental health services to address the growing need for care.

The results from the 2023 Commonwealth Fund (CMWF) survey of adults in 10 high-income countries highlight both Canadians' increasing mental health needs and the economic stressors that create barriers to accessing mental health services.

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About key performance indicators

Key performance indicator ( KPI) data for public colleges includes the latest feedback from current college students, graduates and employers.

The values for each key performance indicator are expressed as a percentage.

Where we get our information

To determine key performance indicators, colleges, graduates, students and employers provide information through surveys. Learn more about the surveys.

College key performance indicators

Reporting year 2022 to 2023

You can use this data to compare a college's performance in each category or compare data among colleges for 2021 to 2022 graduates.
Notes, college key performance indicators
Notes:

1. Commencing 2000 to 2001, Graduation Rates are based on tracking individual students, where, for example, the 2022 to 2023 KPI Graduation Rate is based on students who started 1-year programs in 2020 to 2021, 2-year programs in 2018 to 2019, 3-year programs in 2016 to 2017 and 4-year programs in 2015 to 2016, and who had graduated by 2021 to 2022.

2. KPI Graduation Rates include changes resulting from the KPI Review and Adjustment process (where required).

Graduate employment rate

Six months after graduation

Use this data to compare graduate employment rates for the last 8 years.

Graduate satisfaction rate

Use this data to compare graduate satisfaction rates for the last 8 years.

Employer satisfaction rate

Use this data to compare employer satisfaction rates for the last 8 years.

The employer satisfaction rate is marked as NA (not available) when there are not enough valid employer responses to allow for the calculation.

Graduation rate

Use this data to compare graduate rates for the last 8 years.
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Notes

1. Commencing 2000 to 2001, Graduation Rates are based on tracking individual students, where, for example, the 2022 to 2023 KPI Graduation Rate is based on students who started 1-year programs in 2020 to 2021, 2-year programs in 2018 to 2019, 3-year programs in 2016 to 2017 and 4-year programs in 2015 to 2016, and who had graduated by 2021 to 2022.

2. KPI Graduation Rates include changes resulting from the KPI Review and Adjustment process (where required).

Where we get our information

We get the information directly from colleges, graduates, students and employers. This includes using data from:

College Graduate Outcomes Survey

conducted 3 times a year by phone

asks college graduates about their success finding work

employers also surveyed (if graduates consent)

Student Satisfaction Survey

conducted in classes in early February

asks students to rate things like relevance of what they're learning to what employers are looking for

Colleges report their graduation rates following ministry guidelines. We then use their data to calculate a graduation rate for college students across the province.

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November 3, 2022 - A summary of key findings from CIHI's National Health Expenditure Database (NHEX) related to economic growth, governments' fiscal position, issues to monitor and international comparisons.

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National health expenditure trends, 2022 - Snapshot

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​​A summary of key findings from CIHI's National Health Expenditure Database (NHEX) related to economic growth, governments' fiscal position, issues to monitor, international comparisons.

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Inflation as measured by the consumer price index reflects the annual percentage change in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a basket of goods and services that may be fixed or changed at specified intervals, such as yearly. The Laspeyres formula is generally used.

Canada inflation rate for 2022 was 6.80%, a 3.41% increase from 2021.

Canada inflation rate for 2021 was 3.40%, a 2.68% increase from 2020.

Canada inflation rate for 2020 was 0.72%, a 1.23% decline from 2019.

Canada inflation rate for 2019 was 1.95%, a 0.32% decline from 2018.

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Inflation as measured by the consumer price index reflects the annual percentage change in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a basket of goods and services that may be fixed or changed at specified intervals, such as yearly. The Laspeyres formula is generally used.

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Michael - 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Clean Air, Strong Economy

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Michael - 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Clean Air, Strong Economy

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Canadians have been clear about what they want: clean air and good jobs, a healthy environment and a strong economy.

Building on the actions of millions of Canadians, the Government of Canada is taking bold and immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to fight climate change, while strengthening our economy with sustainable jobs and clean industrial growth.

The 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan is an ambitious and achievable roadmap that outlines a sector-by-sector path for Canada to reach its emissions reduction target of 40 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050.

The Plan reflects input from over 30,000 Canadians, provinces and territories, Indigenous Peoples, industry and the independent Net-Zero Advisory Body.

Transcript

If there's one thing to know about Canadians.
It's that when we work together, we can accomplish incredible things.
Climate change is the biggest challenge facing humanity today And Canadians have what it takes to meet the moment.
What we do next is critical.
The Emissions Reduction Plan is Canada's roadmap to meet its achievable greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.
The Government of Canada is harnessing the ingenuity and the will of Canadians all across the country... not just to fight climate change, but to create sustainable jobs and build a strong economy for the future.
Sector-by-sector, Canada's plan sets out the actions needed to cut pollution.
Electric vehicles, renewable power, clean technologies.
New businesses and good, long-lasting jobs to meet the global demand for sustainable goods and services.
Building a clean environment and a bright future for our kids and grandkids.
Thousands of Canadians helped shape this plan.
People of all ages Indigenous Peoples Businesses Communities And all levels of government This is your plan.
And this is the Government of Canada's commitment to you: To fight climate change, to create good jobs, and to build a strong, vibrant future for everyone.

What we're doing

Looking to 2030

The graph below shows the latest projections for how Canada's emissions will decline by 2030, broken down by sector.*

*These projections are based on today's understanding of the potential for each sector to reduce emissions up to 2030. The exact areas for emissions-reduction potential may shift in the future as Canada decarbonizes.

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2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Clean Air, Strong Economy

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Canadians have been clear about what they want: clean air and good jobs, a healthy environment and a strong economy. Building on the actions of millions of Canadians, the Government of Canada is taking bold and immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to fight climate change, while strengthening our economy with sustainable jobs and clean industrial growth.

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Education and Labour Market Longitudinal Platform (ELMLP)

The Education and Labour Market Longitudinal Platform (ELMLP) is a platform of securely integrated anonymized datasets which are longitudinal and accessible for research and statistical purposes.

The Platform enables analysis of anonymized data on past cohorts of college/university students and registered apprentices, in order to better understand their pathways and how their education and training affected their career prospects in term of earnings.

Integrated datasets allow us to know more than what a single dataset or survey can provide. Datasets are integrated using an anonymous linkage key.

The data available within the Platform is also linkable longitudinally, allowing researchers to better understand the behaviours and outcomes of students and apprentices over time.

For more information, consult the Overview of the Education and Labour Market Longitudinal Platform and Associated Datasets and the ELMLP Technical Reference Guides, or browse findings available on the Statistics Canada website, including information on student pathways through postsecondary education, labour market outcomes for college and university graduates, earnings and mobility indicators for newly certified journeypersons in Canada, and pathways indicators for registered apprentices in Canada.

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Education, training and learning statistics

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This data portal offers access to a centralized collection of information on learners and the systems that support learning in Canada. These data are available thanks to the participation of Canadians in our surveys and our partnerships with provincial and territorial education authorities and organizations.

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https://data.ontario.ca/dataset/school-information-and-student-demographics

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Ontario's Labour Market Report: employment vs. unemployment rates (Solomia)

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Ontario's Labour Market Report: employment vs. unemployment rates (Solomia)

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Quick facts

In April 2023:

There were 12.7 million people in Ontario aged 15 years or older

8.4 million (65.6%) were in the labour force. The labour force increased by 29,800 (0.4%) in May compared to April

7.9 million (61.9%) were employed, down by 23,900, (-0.3%) from April.

Ontario's unemployment rate increased to 5.5% in May from 4.9% in April and 63,800 people were unemployed, up by 53,700 (13.1%) from April.

Important note:

This report is based on the Labour Force Survey ( LFS), a household survey carried out by Statistics Canada. May's LFS results cover labour market conditions during the week of May 14 to 20.

Employment increased in May

Employment in Ontario decreased in May by 23,900 (-0.3%) to 7,895,500, after increasing by 32,700 (0.4%) in April. Provincial employment has been steadily increasing in recent months, however, with job gains totalling 180,200 since September 2022.

Employment in Canada decreased in May by 17,300 (-0.1%), after increasing by 41,000 (0.2%) in April. A total of 20,112,900 people were employed in Canada in May.

Chart 1 shows employment in Ontario from January 2005 to May 2023.

Full-time vs. part-time

Full-time employment accounted for all of May's job losses (-46,000 or -0.7). . Part-time employment increased by 22,000 (1.6%) positions.

Employment change by sex and age

Employment decreased by 18,000 (-0.4%) for men, after increasing by 34,300 (0.8%) in April. Total male employment was 4,158,900 in May. Employment for women declined by 6,000 (-0.2%) in May after little change in April (-1,500 or 0.0%). Total female employment was 3,736,600 in May.

Youth (aged 15 to 24) employment accounted for all of May's job losses, as their employment decreased by 32,800 (-0.3%) to 1,044,600 , after increasing by 12,300 (1.2%) in April. Employment for people aged 25 to 54 was little changed in May (1,200 or 0.0%) and totalled 5,107,700, after rising by 11,000 (0.2%) in April. Employment for those aged 55 and older increased by 7,700 (0.4%) to 1,743,200 in May, after increasing by 9,400 (0.5%) in April.

Employment change by industry

Ontario's largest industry groups by employment in May were wholesale and retail trade (1,125,600 or 14.3% of total employment), health care and social assistance (960,400 or 12.2%), professional, scientific and technical services (813,900 or 10.3%), manufacturing (8122,600 or 10.3%) and finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing (686,100 or 8.7%).

Eleven of the sixteen major industry groups recorded job losses in May. Transportation and warehousing (-18,700 or -4.6%), wholesale and retail trade (-13,800 or -1.2%), health care and social assistance (-13,700 or -1.4%) and business, building and other support services (-12,600 or -4.2%) led job losses.

Employment gains occurred in manufacturing (20,100 or 2.5%), accommodation and food services (19,200 or 4.7%), information, culture and recreation (11,400 or 3.5%), other services (5,600 or 2.2%) and utilities (4,000 or 6.6%). Employment was little changed in forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas (-200 or -0.4%) in May.

Chart 2 shows industries by employment change in Ontario, April 2023 to May 2023.

Employment change by occupation

Ontario's largest occupational groups by employment in May included sales and service (1,728,100 or 21.7% of total employment), business, finance and administration (1,368,800 or 17.2%), trades, transport and equipment operators (1,147,700 or 14.4%), occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (890,700 or 11.2%) and management (827,600 or 10.4%).

Six of the ten major occupational groups in Ontario had net employment gains in the first five months of 2023 when compared to the same period in 2022. Management occupations (73,700 or 10.0%), trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (65,300 or 6.2%), occupations in education, law, social, community and government services (26,600 or 3.0%), and occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport, except management (19,300 or 9.4%) led job gains.

Employment losses were recorded in occupations in manufacturing and utilities, except management (-26,900 or -6.9%), sales and service occupations (-15,600 or -0.9%), natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations (-9,500 or 11.3%) and natural and applied sciences and related occupations (-7,400 or -1.0%).

Chart 3 shows occupations by employment change in Ontario, May 2022 (year-to-date) to May 2023 (year-to-date).

Employment change in urban centres

In May 2023, employment in twelve of the sixteen Ontario Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) was above their May 2022 level, led by Toronto (92,300 or 2.6%) and followed by Windsor (15,500 or 8.8%) and Ottawa-Gatineau (15,000 or 1.6%)

Employment losses were recorded in four CMAs in May, led by Oshawa (-8,000 or -3.5%), St. Catharines-Niagara (-7,000 or -3.1%) and Hamilton (-6,500 or -1.6%).

Chart 4 shows employment change for Ontario Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) from May 2022 to May 2023.

Unemployment rate increased to 5.5%

Ontario's unemployment rate increased to 5.5% in May from 4.9% in April. The six-percentage point increase was the largest monthly increase since August 2022 when the rate began a steady decline.

May 2023 saw Ontario's unemployment rate was above the national average rate after falling below it in April the first time since May 2020.

The Canadian unemployment rate rose to 5.2% in May after holding steadily at 5.0% from December 2022 to April 2023. The national unemployment rate was below the rate recorded in April 2022 (5.3%).

Chart 5 shows unemployment rates, Ontario and Canada, January 2005 to May 2023.

Unemployment rate by sex, age, visible minority status and Indigenous group

The unemployment rate for women was 5.7% in May, up from 4.8% in April. The rate for men was 5.4% in May, up from 5.0% in April.

For youth aged 15 to 24, the unemployment rate rose to 13.1% in May from 10.4% in April. The unemployment rate for individuals aged 25 to 54 increased to 4.6% in May from 4.2% in April. The unemployment rate for those aged 55 and older remained at 3.3%.

In Ontario, the unemployment rate among population groups designated as visible minorities was estimated at 6.4% in May compared to a 4.9% rate for those who are not visible minorities and did not identify as Indigenous (data are three-month moving averages for the population aged 15 years and over and are not adjusted for seasonality).

The unemployment rate for Ontario's Indigenous population was estimated at 8.2% in May compared to a 5.3% rate for the non-Indigenous population. The unemployment rate for the Indigenous population includes the rate for First Nations people living off reserve (10.1%) and individuals who identify as Métis (5.2%) (data are three-month moving averages for the population aged 15 years and over and are not adjusted for seasonality).

Unemployment rate by urban centre

In May, the average unemployment rate increased from April in eight of the sixteen Ontario Census Metropolitan Areas ( CMAs). The largest increases were seen in Peterborough (5.3% in April to 7.1% in May) and Belleville (4.1% to 5.3%).

The average unemployment rate was unchanged in three CMAs in May: Greater Sudbury (4.0%), London (4.4%), and Ottawa-Gatineau (4.2%).

Five CMAs had average unemployment rates that decreased in May, led by Brantford (5.0% in April to 4.1% in May) and Kingston (5.1% to 4.3%).

Chart 6 shows the average unemployment rate for Ontario Census Metropolitan Areas ( CMAs) in May 2023.

Long-term unemployment

In May, an estimated 83,900 Ontarians or 18.1% of all unemployed people were unemployed for 27 weeks or longer (long-term unemployed). This compared to 85,400 Ontarians or 20.8% of all unemployed people in April and 84,300 or 18.8% of all unemployed people a year earlier in May 2022.

The average time in unemployment was 18.8 weeks in May, above the average in April (17.6 weeks) and well below the average in May 2022 (20.7 weeks).

Chart 7 shows Ontario's long-term unemployment (27 weeks or more) as a percentage of total unemployment, January 2005 to May 2023.

Average hourly wages by sex, age and industry

Important note:

Average hourly wage rates are reported without adjusting for the rate of inflation.

The average hourly wage rate in Ontario for employees was $34.27 in May, above the average rate across Canada ($33.25). Ontario's average hourly wage rate in May rose by 5.1% on a year-over-year basis (by $1.67 from $32.60 in May 2022), below the 5.5% increase from April. This was the third consecutive month where average hourly wage growth was above 5.0% on a year-over-year basis.

May's wage growth (5.1%) was above the growth seen in the Ontario Consumer Price Index ( CPI) as of April (4.2%). The CPI is a measure of inflation that represents changes in prices for goods and services as experienced by consumers.

Chart 8 shows the year-over-year percentage change in Ontario's average hourly wage rate and the Ontario Consumer Price Index ( CPI), January 2015 to April 2023.

The average hourly wage rate was $32.13 for women in May, rising by 6.3% ($1.91) from $30.22 in May 2022. For men, the average hourly wage rate was $36.33, an increase of 3.9% ($1.38) from $34.95 a year earlier.

For youth aged 15 to 24, the average hourly wage rate was $19.99 in May, an increase of 4.4% ($0.84) from $19.15 in May 2022. The average hourly wage rate for individuals aged 25 to 54 rose to $37.34 in May, up 5.9% ($2.09) from $35.25 a year earlier. The average hourly wage rate for those aged 55 and older increased by 2.3% ($0.78) to $35.44 in May from $34.66 a year earlier.

In May, the industries with the largest increases in average hourly wage rates compared to a year earlier were:

1. Agriculture: +20.5% ($4.33) to $25.46

2. Forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas: +18.6% ($7.17) to $45.73

3. Manufacturing: +10.8% ($3.20) to $32.96

Only one industry experienced a decrease in its average hourly wage rate in April compared to a year earlier:

Information, culture and recreation: -3.4% (-$1.12) to $31.40

Changes in average hourly wages by industry are the result of multiple factors, including wage growth and shifts in the composition of employment by job tenure and occupation.

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Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey

Chang April 2023 to May 2023 Labour Market Report:

CSV, Chart 1, employment in Ontario from January 2005 to May 2023, 1KB

CSV, Chart 2, industries with highest and lowest employment change in Ontario, April 2023 to May 2023, 2KB

CSV, Chart 3, employment change for occupations in Ontario from May 2022 (year-to-date) to May 2023 (year-to-date), 2KB

CSV, Chart 4, employment change for Ontario Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) from May 2022 to May 2023, 2KB

CSV, Chart 5, unemployment rates, Ontario and Canada, January 2005 to May 2023, 2KB

CSV, Chart 6, average unemployment rates for Ontario Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs),May 2023, 2KB

CSV, Chart 7, Ontario's long-term unemployed (27 weeks or more) as a percentage of total unemployment, January 2005 to May 2023, 2KB

CSV, Chart 8, year-over-year percentage change in Ontario's average hourly wage rate and the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI), January 2015 to May 2023, 2KB

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Mental Disorders and Access to Mental Health Care (Statistics Canada, 2023)

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Survey Data on Mental Health and Access to Mental Health Care Services (Solomia)

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Introduction

Mental health challenges are a common experience. Most people will experience periods of better or worse mental health throughout their lives. However, some people will experience symptoms that are more severe, persist for a longer period, and impact their ability to function in everyday life. These people may meet the diagnostic criteria for a specific mental illness or mental disorder. Mental disorders are characterized by disruptions in thinking, mood, or behaviour and are associated with distress and impaired functioning. There are many different types of mental disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and substance use disorders.

Several studies have reported declines in population mental health over the past decade. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, some of these trends in mental health were exacerbated even further. In Canada, as well as other countries, large increases in the symptoms of depression and anxiety were observed in 2020 and 2021. These increases in symptoms of depression and anxiety were found to be especially pronounced among women and younger people. However, there is limited information about the extent to which these increases in symptoms have resulted in a larger number of people who meet the diagnostic criteria for specific mental disorders. There were also increased strains on health care workers and challenges with access to health care services that may have contributed as well.

This study provides an update on the prevalence of specific mental disorders and mental health care in Canada using data from the Mental Health and Access to Care Survey (MHACS) that was collected in 2022. The study addresses two key research questions: 1) how many Canadians meet diagnostic criteria for specific mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders? and 2) Are those with a mental disorder getting the mental health care they need? The results will cover who Canadians turn to for mental health care, the role ofin mental health care, and the types of mental health care where the unmet needs for care are the largest.

MHACS did not cover all forms of mental illness, but instead focused on identifying people who met the diagnostic criteria for some of the most common mental disorders. Overall this study found that more than 5 million people in Canada met the diagnostic criteria for the following disorders: a major depressive episode, bipolar disorders, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia (social anxiety disorder), alcohol use disorder, cannabis use disorder, and other substance use disorders. To assess changes in the prevalence of these disorders over time, the estimates from MHACS were compared to the prevalence estimates from previous surveys completed in 2002 and 2012.

More Canadians met criteria for a mood or anxiety disorder in 2022 than in 2012

The prevalence of selected mood and anxiety disorders was found to have increased substantially over the past 10 years ( Table 1). The percentage of Canadians aged 15 years and older who met diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder in the 12 months before the survey doubled from 2.6% to 5.2% between 2012 and 2022. Similar increases were observed for the 12-month prevalence of major depressive episodes, from 4.7% in 2012 to 7.6% in 2022 and bipolar disorders, from 1.5% in 2012 to 2.1% in 2022. These increases in the prevalence of mood and anxiety disorders were even larger among youth (see box Young women were the most likely to have met diagnostic criteria for a mood or anxiety disorder).

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Young women were the most likely to have met diagnostic criteria for a mood or anxiety disorder

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Substance use disorders did not follow the same trends as anxiety and mood disorders

Changes in substance use and availability can affect the prevalence of substance use disorders. In contrast to mood and anxiety disorders, the prevalence of substance use disorders did not increase from 2012 to 2022 ( Table 1). The percentage of Canadians aged 15 years and older who met diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorders in the past 12 months decreased from 3.2% to 2.2% from 2012 to 2022. This decrease was primarily driven by a change among young men aged 15 to 24 years old. The percentage of young men aged 15 to 24 who met the diagnostic criteria for an alcohol use disorder in the 12 months prior to the survey decreased from 10.7% in 2012 to 4.8% in 2022. This is consistent with other data showing declines in heavy drinking among young men during this period.

Despite increases in cannabis use observed over the past decade, the 12-month prevalence of cannabis use disorders remained stable at 1.4% in 2022 (1.3% in 2012), as did the prevalence of other substance use disorders at 0.5% in 2022 (0.7% in 2012). Like in 2012, the 2022 data show that substance use disorders were more prevalent among men compared to women, and occurred most often among youth and young adults ( Chart 2).

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percentage

Error interval (+/-)

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Error interval (+/-)

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25 to 44 years

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1.7

1.8

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45 to 64 years

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Prevalence of mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders among racialized populations

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Half of the people who met diagnostic criteria for a mood, anxiety, or substance use disorder have not talked to a health professional about their mental health in the past year

There are many different types of health care providers that provide mental health care or who can support those with needs for mental health care. In Canada, this includes family physicians or general practitioners, psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, and counsellors, among others. Accessing mental health care services often involves talking to one of these professionals.

Among the 18.3% of Canadians aged 15 years and older who met diagnostic criteria for a mood, anxiety, or substance use disorder in the 12 months before the survey, about half (48.8%) reported that they had talked to a health professional about their mental health in the past year. They were most likely to report having talked to a family doctor or general practitioner (32.4%). Fewer people reported talking to a mental health care specialist such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, or psychotherapist ( Table 2).

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With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual modes of healthcare delivery were greatly expanded. Among Canadians who talked to a health professional about their mental health, the majority did so in-person (57.0%) or over the telephone (51.4%). Video calls were also used, but this varied based on the type of provider ( Table 3). More people who talked to a psychiatrist (25.3), psychologist (45.1%), or social worker, counsellor, or psychotherapist (37.6%) reported using video, compared to those who talked to a family doctor or general practitioner (5.1%) or a nurse (9.7%). It is possible that some forms of treatment, like psychotherapy, are more amenable to the use of video for appointments.

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Many people who met diagnostic criteria for a mental disorder reported needing more counselling or psychotherapy than they received

People who met diagnostic criteria for mood, anxiety, or substance use disorders were more likely to report having received counselling (43.8%), than medication (36.5%) or information (32.0%) for their mental health. However, they also reported greater unmet needs for counselling services, relative to medication or information needs ( Table 4).

Six in 10 (58.8%) people who met diagnostic criteria for a mood, anxiety, or substance use disorder in the 12 months preceding the survey reported needing counselling or psychotherapy services, but only 43.8% reported receiving some counselling or psychotherapy services. Among those who did receive counselling or psychotherapy, 64.3% felt that their needs for mental health counselling services were met. This suggests that even when people with mental disorders do access mental health care, it is often unsuccessful in meeting all their perceived needs. Almost all the people who received medication for their mental health (92.0%) reported that their needs for medication were met. The availability and accessibility of medication and counselling services are likely influenced by different factors.

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Conclusion

Findings from the Mental Health and Access to Care Survey suggest in 2022, there were more than 5 million people in Canada who were experiencing significant symptoms of mental illness. Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on population health and access to health services are among the many factors that may have contributed to the high prevalence of mental illness observed. However, declines in population mental health were evident in Canada before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

There were large increases in the prevalence of mood and anxiety disorders, compared to data collected in 2012. This finding is consistent with findings from other countries. Given the high prevalence rates observed among youth, more research is needed to understand the unique mental health challenges facing young people today. Adolescence and young adulthood are known to be developmental periods in which the risk for mood and anxiety disorders is heightened. However, there is a growing body of research that suggests that the prevalence of major depression and anxiety disorders among youth today is higher than it was for previous generations. The effects of the pandemic on mental health were also greater for young people compared to older age cohorts. As we move beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be important to continue monitoring whether the prevalence of mood and anxiety disorders continues to remain high or even continues to increase. In addition, future studies on the prevalence and trends in mood and anxiety disorders should examine differences within and across vulnerable populations, such as the 2SLGBTQ+ population.

The results of this study indicate that not all needs for counselling and psychotherapy services are met. There are often long wait times for community mental health counselling, as well as additional barriers to the affordability and accessibility of these services. Family physicians remain the most common source of support for people seeking professional help for mental health. Family physicians also spend much of their time treating anxiety and depression --- these are among the most common reasons for an appointment with a family physician. Administrative health data suggest that primary care providers have seen an increase in visits for mental health concerns since 2020, especially among children and adolescents. Increasing the supply of health care providers who focus on mental health and have specific training in this area is one of many possible solutions to improve access to mental health care in Canada. However, disparities in health insurance coverage for medications and counselling services will also need to be addressed.

Ellen Stephenson is an analyst for the Centre for Population Health Data at Statistics Canada.

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Mental disorders and access to mental health care

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Using data from the 2022 Mental Health and Access to Care Survey, this article provides updated prevalence estimates for some of the most common mental disorders, including mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders. These results are compared to those from the previous 2012 and 2002 Canadian Community Health Survey - Mental Health cycles.

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Tracking Expenses and Budgeting (Solomia)

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Why make a budget

A budget is a plan that helps you manage your money. It helps you figure out how much money you get, spend and save. Making a budget can help you balance your income with your savings and expenses. It guides your spending to help you reach your financial goals.

A budget is especially important if you:

don't know where your money is going

don't save regularly

have problems paying off your debts

feel overwhelmed by your finances

feel like you're not in control of your finances

want to make the most of your money

are planning for a major purchase or a life event

Making a budget can help you:

set spending limits

find ways to pay down your debts

reduce costs and save more

live within your means

reduce financial stress

have more money for things that are important to you

feel in control of your finances

What to consider before you make a budget

Take these simple steps before you make your budget.

Think about your financial goals

Identify your short-term and long-term goals. Make saving for those goals part of your budget.

For example, goals may be:

Short-term goals:

paying off your credit card

reducing your weekly expenses

starting to build an emergency fund

Long-term goals:

paying off all of your debts

saving to buy a home or a car

saving to have children, to go to school or to retire

To deal with unexpected situations, create an emergency fund. Your emergency fund should provide you with enough money to cover your living expenses for 3 to 6 months. These amounts can sometimes seem out of reach. That is why you should start by saving a small amount on a regular basis.

Having an emergency fund will help you reduce financial stress and avoid getting trapped in a debt cycle.
Learn how to set up an emergency fund.
Know where your money is going

Tracking your money will help you figure out what comes in and what goes out of your pocket. Every dollar you spend affects your overall budget.

For example, if you spend $3 a day on coffee, it will cost you more than $1,000 a year.

To keep track of where your money is going, take note of what you spend.

Try this exercise for 1 or 2 months:

keep track of everything you buy, from groceries to a daily cup of coffee

keep track of bills you pay during this period, for example your telephone or internet bill

try dividing your expenses into 2 categories: "needs" and "wants"

Small changes to spending habits can have a major impact on your budget and your ability to save.
Find ways to save money before shopping.
Evaluate your needs and wants

Knowing the difference between your needs and your wants is key to making a smart budget.

A "need" is something that is necessary, required or essential. For example, a roof over your head, clothing, food, or medication.

A "want" is something that you'd like, but don't necessarily need. For example, meals at a restaurant, a trip, a gym membership, or designer shoes.

Needs and wants aren't the same for everyone. One person's "want" may be another person's "need". For example, if you live near a bus route, a car may be a want rather than a need. However, if you don't have access to public transit and can't move around otherwise, you may need a car.

Your needs and wants may also change over time. For example, a large house may be a need while you're raising a family. However, a condo or a smaller home may be what you need when your children move out.

Once you've figured out your needs and wants, you're ready to make your budget.

How to make a budget

In order to make a useful budget you need an effective tool that is easy to use.

The Budget Planner is a tool that allows you to create a personalized budget and save it online. It gives you tips and guidelines and helps you figure out your next steps with suggestions. It also creates charts that show you where your money is going. You also have the option to compare your budget with those of other Canadians like you.
Use the Budget Planner to make a budget.
Steps to make a budget

Take the following simple steps to make your budget.

Step 1: List your income, savings and expenses

take your recent pay stubs, bills, and account statements

enter the amount of income, savings and expenses into each category of the Budget Planner

if you can't find a field for a specific item, you can always add and name your own items

When you're done, review the amounts to make sure you didn't forget anything. These items should represent your current situation.

As you're entering data, the tool will give you tips to help you save more and/or spend less. Consider those tips to balance your budget.

When you're done creating your budget, save it online so you can return to it anywhere, at any time.

Step 2: Review your results

The results section provides you with average guidelines. These guidelines tell you what Canadians usually spend or save for each budget category, for example, food, housing, clothing, insurance.

Look at the different alerts you receive for each category:

green thumbs up: this amount is within the average range

yellow warning sign: this amount is slightly above the average range

red hand sign: this amount is above the average range

These alerts will help you determine where you should focus your attention or try to reduce costs. Everyone's situation is different and while the guidelines can't apply to everybody, they provide a good starting point.

Review your results graphics, they give you a clear visual of your overall budget. You'll see a graphic that shows you how your budget compares to those of other Canadians in similar situations. It's valuable to compare your financial habits with people with similar age, income, housing and family situation.

Step 3: Review your next steps

In the next steps section, the tool gives you personalized suggestions. These suggestions are based on your situation and what you have entered in your budget. They help you figure out your next steps whether you have money left or are overspending.

Read them carefully and follow the links to useful educational tools and content to improve your budget.

Tips to help you stick to your budget

Now that you have a budget, try to stick to it and improve it as you go.

To help you with this task, try the following:

keep all your receipts and bills

limit your spending as much as possible to what's in your budget

update your budget with any changes, for example, a pay raise or a bill increase

compare your budget to what you actually spend at the end of each month

Evaluate your budget from time to time. If your actual spending often varies from your budget, adjust your figures to make it more realistic.

When comparing your budget to your actual spending, ask yourself the following questions:

are there large differences between your actual spending and your budget

which categories have the largest differences

are differences due to an unusual situation or is this likely to happen each month

can you save enough money to reach your financial goals or pay off your debts

Continue with this exercise each month. You can set a reminder or book time in your calendar to review your budget regularly. If you make it a habit, you are more likely to stay on track.

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