Six in ten Canadians go to bed with money worries: Poll
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A new survey has found that 60.4% of Canadians go to bed anxious about money.
The poll by Harris & Partners, a Markham-based debt management firm, also says 52.6% of respondents have less than $200 left after paying their monthly bills and debt, and 56.6% admit to hiding their financial struggles from a friend, partner, or family member.
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“Many Canadians feel trapped in a cycle of financial worry, where concerns about debt, bills, and future stability follow them throughout the day and into the night,” Joshua Harris, a licensed insolvency trustee at Harris & Partners, said in a statement.
“This kind of stress doesn’t just impact finances — it affects sleep, mental health, and overall well-being.”
The survey also found 45.1% have taken extra work, such as side jobs or overtime, just to cover regular expenses.
The poll’s findings come from a survey conducted by Harris & Partners in April 2025 with 1,332 Canadians aged 18 and older via an online panel and reflects a broad cross-section of demographics, including age, gender, and relationship status.
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