October 19, 2020
The Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations (CSCE) is a quarterly survey aimed at measuring household views of inflation, the labour market and household finances, as well as topical issues of interest to the Bank of Canada. The CSCE also provides data by age, geography, income and education.
- Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations—Overview
- Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations—References
Note: The survey results summarize opinions expressed by the respondents and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Bank of Canada. The method of sample selection ensures a good cross-section of opinion, which is representative of the Canadian population.
Latest Survey of Consumer Expectations
July 6, 2020
The Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations (CSCE) focuses on respondents’ views on inflation, the labour market and household finances. The survey for the second quarter of 2020 was conducted from May 11 to June 1, 2020. Given the ongoing pandemic, in this survey, specific questions were added about the impact on Canadians of COVID‑19 and the measures to contain the spread of the virus.
Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations—Second Quarter of 2020
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Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations
April 6, 2020
The Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations (CSCE) focuses on respondents’ views on inflation, the labour market and household finances. The survey for the first quarter of 2020 was conducted between January 29 and February 19, 2020. Results were therefore obtained before COVID‑19 became a major concern for Canadians and affected their outlook. This is the second quarterly publication of the results of the CSCE. Data collection began in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations—First Quarter of 2020
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Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations
January 13, 2020
Survey results suggest that consumers’ inflation expectations declined slightly in the fourth quarter of 2019. Consumers’ expectations for their wage growth were largely the same as in the previous survey. Consumer expectations for house price growth went up somewhat in Canada.
Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations—Fourth Quarter of 2019
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Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations