A poll commissioned by CBC News reveals that young Albertans are more financially stressed and less confident about retirement savings than older generations, but surprisingly, they are no more likely to feel "left behind." This suggests a potential adjustment of expectations, a sense of camaraderie among peers, and youthful optimism, rather than a direct link between personal finances and the "left behind" sentiment for this age group.
Lowered expectations? Young Albertans most financially stressed but no more worried about being 'left behind'
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A poll commissioned by CBC News reveals that young Albertans are more financially stressed and less confident about retirement savings than older generations, but surprisingly, they are no more likely to feel "left behind." This suggests a potential adjustment of expectations, a sense of camaraderie among peers, and youthful optimism, rather than a direct link between personal finances and the "left behind" sentiment for this age group.
- 1 May 2023: UCP provincial election win (second anniversary).
- 2 Immediately following federal election (unspecified date): Poll conducted.
- 3 2025-06-09: Article published.
- Young Albertans may be adjusting their expectations, finding camaraderie in shared struggles, or maintaining optimism despite financial challenges.
- The poll provides insights into generational differences in financial outlook and societal sentiment.
What: A public opinion poll examining financial stress and the feeling of being "left behind" among different age groups in Alberta, Canada, specifically highlighting a surprising lack of generational difference in the "left behind" sentiment despite higher financial stress among young Albertans.
When: Poll conducted immediately following the federal election and leading into the second anniversary of the UCP's provincial election win in May 2023. Published 2025-06-09.
Where: Alberta, Canada. Specifically Calgary.
Why: To understand the sentiments of Albertans regarding their financial situations and feelings of being "left behind," and to explore why young people, despite higher financial stress, don't express a greater feeling of being "left behind" compared to older generations.
How: Public opinion research commissioned by CBC News and conducted by pollster Janet Brown. Statistical analysis of survey results.