A Leger poll commissioned by Centraide for Greater Montreal on June 14, 2026 found that 48 percent of respondents across the province said they were experiencing moderate to extreme financial anxiety. The survey, overseen by Tasha Lockman of Centraide, measured levels of stress related to personal finances among Quebec residents.
The questionnaire asked participants to rate their anxiety about money on a scale ranging from low to extreme. Almost one in two people indicated that their concerns fell in the moderate to extreme range, suggesting a widespread sense of financial unease. The findings were presented as a snapshot of current economic sentiment within the province.
Centraide commissioned the study to better understand how financial stress is affecting the community and to inform its charitable programming. The organization highlighted the results as evidence of growing financial pressure on households, a factor that could influence the demand for social services and support initiatives.
Leger, a market‑research firm, conducted the data collection and analysis, ensuring that the sample represented a cross‑section of the Quebec population. While the poll did not break down anxiety levels by age, income or region, the overall proportion of respondents reporting heightened financial worry points to a broader trend.
The survey’s outcome adds to a series of recent studies indicating that financial concerns are becoming more prevalent in Canada’s provinces. By documenting that nearly half of those surveyed are dealing with significant money‑related anxiety, the results underscore the importance of monitoring economic well‑being and tailoring community resources accordingly.
Centraide for Greater Montreal plans to use the insights from the Leger survey to shape its outreach and support programs, aiming to address the financial challenges identified among Quebecers.