1 in 4 Canadians Fear Income Won’t Cover Basic Needs: Salvation Army Poll

1 in 4 Canadians Fear Income Won’t Cover Basic Needs: Salvation Army Poll
The Salvation Army Bayside Mission is shown in Barrie, Ont. on Oct.12, 2023. The Canadian Press/Christopher Drost
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A new survey suggests one in four Canadians are extremely concerned about having enough income to cover their basic needs, with the highest degree of hardship being felt by single parents.

The Salvation Army released the data on Dec. 18 as part of their annual report examining Canadians’ attitudes and experiences with poverty and related socioeconomic issues.