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Majority of Canadians Fear Job Loss Amid Recession

9/11/2025

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Story summary

A Harris Poll survey shows that 53% of Canadian employees expect a recession.
Among these, 77% worry that their jobs could be at risk in a declining economy.
Conducted for Express Services Inc., the survey included over 500 employees.
78% believe no job is secure, regardless of performance, and 75% feel job security is decreasing.
Over two-thirds (68%) who once felt stable now face uncertainty in their careers.

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Story summary

A Harris Poll survey shows that 53% of Canadian employees expect a recession.
Among these, 77% worry that their jobs could be at risk in a declining economy.
Conducted for Express Services Inc., the survey included over 500 employees.
78% believe no job is secure, regardless of performance, and 75% feel job security is decreasing.
Over two-thirds (68%) who once felt stable now face uncertainty in their careers.