More than half (52 percent) of respondents said they or their spouse are dealing with at least one mental or physical health condition, with 30 percent specifically reporting a mental health-related disability.
This highlights the need for accessible mental health support within employer-provided benefits.
Although many working Canadians acknowledge the need to improve their health and well-being, barriers such as affordability (54 percent), lack of motivation (35 percent), busy schedules (33 percent), mental health (25 percent), and long working hours (19 percent) prevent them from doing so.
Additionally, some respondents feel uncertain about where to start (17 percent) or lack access to resources (15 percent).
Women, in particular, are more likely to cite affordability (59 percent), motivation (39 percent), and mental health (31 percent) as barriers compared to men.