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Canadians are saving more and spending less

Flatlining annual wage growth could make consumers more cautious
All eyes will be on the Canadian consumer this year after a sustained slowdown in annual personal income growth last year heightened overall uncertainty. (Getty Images)
All eyes will be on the Canadian consumer this year after a sustained slowdown in annual personal income growth last year heightened overall uncertainty. (Getty Images)
CoStar Analytics
February 4, 2026 | 1:35 P.M.

As more spending and wage figures become available, it is clear that the primary drivers of the Canadian retail property markets are changing. Consumers, concerned about current and near-term economic conditions, are increasing their savings and dialling back spending.

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