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Belonging Remains out of Reach for Many Canadians, Despite Strong Demand for Connection

Financial Post · September 14, 2026 at 8:18 a.m.

TORONTO -- New YMCA research shows that belonging remains out of reach for many Canadians.

Just three in 10 (36%) respondents feel a sense of belonging or connection to the community where they live all or most of the time, virtually unchanged from 2025 (38%).

Yet Canadians continue to point to the same factors that help them connect: feeling welcomed, participating in local programs, sharing experiences and spending time together in person.

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Belonging Remains out of Reach for Many Canadians, Despite Strong Demand for Connection

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