- BMO Bank of Montreal report released on the eve of Black Friday-the busiest day of the holiday shopping season south of the border
- Nearly half (48 per cent) of Canadians plan to spend less this holiday season than two years ago, with entertaining taking a back seat to gifts and travel
- 51 per cent of Canadians begin holiday shopping weeks in advance, while 14 per cent of Canadians consider themselves 'last minute shoppers'