Canadian Consumers Shift to Home Entertainment Amid Cost of Living Pressures
What happened
A 2025 Samsung Canada survey found that 85% of Canadians now prefer movie nights at home to going out, while 55% prefer investing in home entertainment setups over outside experiences. Furthermore, Restaurants Canada’s 2025 Foodservice Facts report stated that 81% of Canadians aged 18 to 34 have reduced restaurant visits due to the cost of living.
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Why it matters
This trend defines a 'homebody economy,' reflecting a growing preference for low-cost, high-comfort social activities at home over expensive outings. The shift is linked to cost of living pressures, impacting consumer spending habits across the country.
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Who's involved
- University of Toronto ScarboroughUniversity of Toronto campus in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
- EtobicokeCity district of Toronto, Canada
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- University of Toronto ScarboroughSpeculative
The education sector might see changes in demand for campus-related services as consumer spending shifts.
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University of Toronto Scarborough
University of Toronto campus in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
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