85% of Canadians agree that corruption has played a role in the rising costs of groceries, housing

According to a study by the Angus Reid Institute, 85% of Canadians believe that corruption has played a role in the rising costs of groceries, housing and other essential goods in their community.

Overall, 50% of Canadians agree that illegal or questionable activities have played “a big role” in the rising cost of essentials in Canada, while 35% agree that they’ve at least played “a small role.” Just 5% believe corruption has played no role at all in the high cost of housing, groceries and other essential goods.

Large majorities of Canadians across all party lines, income, education levels and age groups, and in all provinces agree that illegal or questionable activities have contributed to the rising cost of essentials.

“As Canada’s federal government offers a tax holiday to help Canadians deal with the high cost of living over the holiday season, many say there is another culprit playing a big role in raising the price of essential goods like groceries and housing: corruption. The last few years have been difficult for Canadians as inflation has made essentials such as groceries and rent more expensive. Canadians broadly agree (88%) that the people responsible for corruption are rarely brought to justice.”

The Angus Reid Institute in partnership with the Mindset Social Innovation Foundation and the World Refugee & Migration Council conducted an online survey from Nov. 14 to 19, 2024 among a representative randomized sample of 1,615 Canadian adults who are members of Angus Reid Forum

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