Though they agree on key issues such as healthcare, education and employment, young people in Canada and the U.S. have very different concerns, values and lifestyles, finds a new study.
The study, conducted by Ipsos-Reid, finds that Canadians aged 18 to 34 are considerably less conservative than Americans, marrying later, travelling farther from home and being more involved in environmental issues.
While 39 per cent of young Americans are married and 35 per cent own their own home, only 25 per cent of this demographic are married in Canada and 35 per cent are homeowners.
The two groups also differ considerably on their approaches to the environment. While 88 per cent of Canadians say they actively participate in a recycling program, only 72 per cent of Americans say they recycle. And 33 per cent of Canadians take transit compared to 20 per cent south of the border.
In terms of travel, Canadians travel farther afield, with 48 per cent reporting that they took a vacation in the past year to a destination outside of Canada, while only 19 per cent of Americans left the U.S. for a vacation.
From an employment standpoint, the two groups are closely matched. While 64 per cent of young Americans say they are employed in a full-time or part-time capacity or self-employed, only 62 per cent of Canadians say they are employed.
On the consumer front, Canadians again show they are less conservative with their spending, opting to use debit cards more frequently than their American counterparts. While 44 per cent of young Canadians pay with debit, 37 per cent of Americans say they prefer that mode of payment.
The online survey was conducted between May 20 and June 3, 2009, and included the responses of 1,177 Canadians and 1,069 Americans aged 18 to 34. Results are considered accurate within 2.99 percentage points, 19 times out of 20 for the U.S. results and within 2.85 percentage points, 19 times out of 20 for the Canadian results.
The study, conducted by Ipsos-Reid, finds that Canadians aged 18 to 34 are considerably less conservative than Americans, marrying later, travelling farther from home and being more involved in environmental issues.
While 39 per cent of young Americans are married and 35 per cent own their own home, only 25 per cent of this demographic are married in Canada and 35 per cent are homeowners.
The two groups also differ considerably on their approaches to the environment. While 88 per cent of Canadians say they actively participate in a recycling program, only 72 per cent of Americans say they recycle. And 33 per cent of Canadians take transit compared to 20 per cent south of the border.
In terms of travel, Canadians travel farther afield, with 48 per cent reporting that they took a vacation in the past year to a destination outside of Canada, while only 19 per cent of Americans left the U.S. for a vacation.
From an employment standpoint, the two groups are closely matched. While 64 per cent of young Americans say they are employed in a full-time or part-time capacity or self-employed, only 62 per cent of Canadians say they are employed.
On the consumer front, Canadians again show they are less conservative with their spending, opting to use debit cards more frequently than their American counterparts. While 44 per cent of young Canadians pay with debit, 37 per cent of Americans say they prefer that mode of payment.
The online survey was conducted between May 20 and June 3, 2009, and included the responses of 1,177 Canadians and 1,069 Americans aged 18 to 34. Results are considered accurate within 2.99 percentage points, 19 times out of 20 for the U.S. results and within 2.85 percentage points, 19 times out of 20 for the Canadian results.
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