TELUS Health report flags cost of living as top financial stressor for 63% of Canadian workers
TU•TELUS Health Mental Health Index highlights cost-of-living stress
TELUS published its Q2 2026 Mental Health Index, flagging cost-of-living pressure as the top financial stressor for 63% of Canadian workers.
- About 20% reported money-related stress reduced workplace productivity.
- 5% missed work entirely due to financial anxiety.
- The survey found 60% do not fully understand their workplace retirement or savings plan, signaling a benefits-communication gap.
- Financial strain skewed younger; under-40 workers were 3.5 times more likely than over-50s to report productivity losses.
- Only 49% felt safe discussing mental health with management, pointing to persistent stigma that can hinder support uptake.
