In 2024, more than a quarter of surveyed Canadians said they usually spent 50 Canadian dollars or less on back-to-school purchases. A similar share of respondents (27 percent) reported typical back-to-school spending of between 51 and 100 Canadian dollars per capita.
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Retail Council of Canada. (August 13, 2024). How much Canadians usually spend on back-to-school purchases in 2024, per person [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 18, 2026, from /statistics/1489787/canada-typical-back-to-school-spend/
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