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The Index of Consumer Confidence moved higher in March, climbing 2.7 points to 71.5 (2002 = 100). Respondents continue to indicate considerable concern about their families’ current and future financial situation. However, on the question of future employment opportunities in their communities, sentiments did improve, and, for the sixth consecutive month, a greater share of respondents indicated that now was a good time to make a major purchase.
You can read the whole report [PDF] from the Conference Board of Canada.