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Canadians face ‘lifestyle shrinkflation’ as paycheques pinched: MNP data

The MNP Consumer Debt Index considers all kinds of credit-related consumer debt, from credit cards and lines of credit to payday loans and ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ services.

Published Aug 15, 2026 · 11:45 PMOriginal source: Global News16 reads
Canadians face ‘lifestyle shrinkflation’ as paycheques pinched: MNP data
The MNP Consumer Debt Index considers all kinds of credit-related consumer debt, from credit cards and lines of credit to payday loans and ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ services.
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