Leger regularly conducts an economic confidence survey that measures Canadians’ current and future confidence in the Canadian economy and household finances. This report specifically explores Canadians residing in British Columbia’s perspectives on economic topics.
Perceptions of the economic state in Canada are an important driver of how consumers will spend (or not spend) in the coming months. Download our overall economic confidence report and access key findings on British Columbians.
Highlights of this economic confidence survey include:
- Compared with Canada as a whole (where views are a little more stable), British Columbians continue to display softening in their confidence and greater pessimism going forward. This is true both for the economy and personal finances.
- Tariffs appear to be having a big impact on behaviours and stoking concerns and fueling a need to save more and spend less.
- Worries are high in BC, especially when it comes to housing affordability, the value of savings and the stability of employers in the province.
- Views of the current and future economy of BC continue to be in negative territory.
Methodology
Results are based on online research conducted among a sample of British Columbians (18 years of age and older). The most recent wave was conducted among a sample of 402 British Columbians, with fieldwork from June 13 to June 16, 2025. The data was statistically weighted according to Canadian Census figures. A margin of error cannot be associated with a non-probability sample in a panel survey, but for comparison purposes, a probability sample of 402 would have a margin of error of ±4.9%, 19 times out of 20.
