1 in 5 Calgarians are concerned about not having enough money for food [2]
1 in 2 Calgarians worry about not being able to save for the future. [5]
48% (half) of Canadians would struggle with financial obligations if their paycheck was delayed by one week. [4]
1 in 3 Calgarians are concerned about not having enough money for housing [3]
1 in 10 Calgarians live in poverty. [1]
[1] Statistics Canada (2014). Table 206-0041 Low income statistics by age, sex and economic family type, Canada, provinces and selected census metropolitan areas (CMAs), annual(1,2,3,13).
[2] City of Calgary & United Way of Calgary (2009). Signposts II:A survey of the social issues and needs of Calgarians.
[3] City of Calgary & United Way of Calgary and Area (2009). Signposts II: A survey of the social issues and needs of Calgarians.
[4] The Canadian Payroll Association . (2016). Canadians living pay cheque to pay cheque, challenged by debt and economy, payroll survey finds. Retrieved National_FINAL_EN.pdf
[5] City of Calgary & United Way of Calgary (2009). Signposts II: A survey of the social issues and needs of Calgarians.