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Finding Details Consumers' understanding that they do not have to agree to credit card protection when applying for a card has declined since 2019 (down 5 points to 64% versus 69%).

Sample size

  • 3,008

Initiative

Collection dates

  • March 04, 2021 to March 25, 2021

Adopter

Related priorities

This finding relates to the following National Financial Literacy Strategy priorities and target outcomes: 

Priority 1

Communicate in ways people understand

  • Target outcome 1.1

Priority 6

Strengthen consumer protection measures

  • Target outcome 6.3
Related headlines
Headline

Many Canadians do not understand their rights with respect to financial products and services.

Credit card protection insurance is optional and can help cover balances in the event of life changes such as job loss or hospitalization. Knowing their rights can help consumers choose whether credit card protection insurance is right for them.

The analysis is based on research and the findings supplied by the adopters of the National Financial Literacy Strategy Measurement Plan. The related findings can be found at the bottom of this page.

Source: 2022 Consumer Research Study, Survey of Consumers' Awareness of their Financial Rights and Responsibilities
Related measures

The measure(s) below make up the Strategy-Aligned Measure (SAM) used to generate this finding. Please note that some SAMs require the use of multiple measures, while others work as a standalone measure. Refer to the Measures Library for more details.

Related

I would like you to tell me, to the best of your knowledge, whether you think each of the following statements about financial products is true or false – or if you don’t know. The first/next statement is…You do not have to agree to credit card protection insurance when applying for a credit card.

  • True
  • False
  • Don’t know
  • Prefer not to answer
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