11 middle-class habits Canadians are dropping without announcing it
Canadian households are rethinking discretionary spending as living costs remain elevated, reshaping habits across dining, travel, technology, entertainment, and transportation. The report outlines consumer spending trends tied to the cost of living in Canada, showing families favor value, delay big purchases, and narrow nonessential outlays. Household budgets drive shifts such as fewer restaurant outings, selective food delivery, and brand switching toward unit-price deals and store labels. Other adjustments include postponing major trips, keeping phones longer or buying refurbished, rotating streaming services, and stretching a single vehicle. Homeowners prioritize essential repairs over cosmetic updates, second-hand shopping expands for apparel and furniture, and unused gym memberships give way to home or community options. Parents scale back parties and extracurriculars.
2026-07-13T15:04:44Z
