Inflation is cooling, but Albertans still experiencing highest financial stress rates in Canada

Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 2.5 per cent last month marking the slowest increase since March 2021, but a new survey highlights that Albertans are still the most stressed about finances among all Canadians. According to FP Canada’s latest 2024 Financial Stress Index, about 56 per cent of Albertans reported being the most stressed about money compared to other stressors such as personal health, work and relationships. This is significantly above the national average of 44 per cent