The national survey by Mainstreet Research was conducted
just over a week into the federal election campaign and suggests the
ailing economy will become a defining issue of the race.
The poll of 5,401 Canadians on Aug. 10-11 asked: “Do you
think the economy is entering a recession or not?”
It found that 61 per cent people believed the country is
heading into a recession — compared to just 17 per cent who disagreed and 21
per cent who weren’t sure.
On a personal level, the survey found a significant level of
anxiety among Canadians about their own financial well-being in recent months.
People were asked: “Would you say you feel more financially
secure, less secure, or about as secure as you felt a year ago?”
