CIBC's annual Financial Priorities poll finds that paying down or eliminating debt remains the top financial priority among Canadians (17 per cent), followed by keeping up with bill payments (16 per cent). Is paying down or eliminating debt your financial priority for 2025?

While 65 per cent of Canadians are worried about the possibility of a recession, over half feel prepared to weather an unexpected financial event or hardship (59 per cent) and most feel their financial situation is secure enough to withstand a recession (53 per cent). Would you feel prepared if a recession happened in Canada?

Despite challenges, Canadians are feeling a sense of optimism for the upcoming year, with 76 per cent expressing confidence in achieving their 2025 goals. 64 per cent of Canadians maintain a positive outlook on their current financial situation, with only 28 per cent having taken on more debt in the past 12 months. Do you feel confident in achieving your 2025 goals?