Most Canadians Will Spend Less on Holidays Due to Cost of Living: Survey

Most Canadians Will Spend Less on Holidays Due to Cost of Living: Survey
People pass a large Christmas tree as they go shopping on Christmas Eve at a mall in Ottawa on Dec. 24, 2020. Justin Tang/The Canadian Press
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More than three-quarters of Canadians plan to tighten their budgets this holiday season amid growing economic challenges, a new survey suggests.

More than 70 percent of Canadians said inflation has affected their gift-giving plans, and 76 percent expect to spend less on holiday shopping this year compared to last, according to the Oct. 16 survey conducted by business insights company Givex. Budgeting for holiday necessities may also change with inflation this season, with 57 percent of respondents expecting to spend more on groceries.