Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Canada has dropped in the latest World Happiness Report… but is anyone really surprised?
We’re told Canada is one of the best countries in the world - and in many ways, it is. But the reality for a lot of Canadians looks very different:
Rising cost of living
Housing that feels out of reach
Growing stress and financial pressure
And a younger generation that feels like they’re starting behind
At the same time, social media is playing a bigger role than ever - fueling comparison, anxiety, and a constant feeling of falling behind.
In this video, Randall Arsenault break down:
Why Canada is slipping in global happiness rankings
Why young Canadians are being hit the hardest
The role social media is playing in all of this
And a simple (but uncomfortable) way to start fixing it
We’re also seeing:
Millions of Canadians on anxiety medication
A major rise in mental health struggles
And a growing dependence on digital habits that may be making things worse
This isn’t about blaming people - it’s about looking at the system and environment we’re living in… and asking some hard questions.
Is this a real decline in happiness, or are Canadians finally being honest about how they feel? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
Sources & References:
World Happiness Report
Statistics Canada (mental health data)
National prescription trends (Canada)
Western Standard article: https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canada-drops-to-25th-place-in-world-happiness-report/72051
#Canada #MentalHealth #CostOfLiving #SocialMedia #Anxiety #CanadianLife #RandallArsenault #CanadaOffScript #CanadianPodcast
Canada has dropped in the latest World Happiness Report… but is anyone really surprised?
We’re told Canada is one of the best countries in the world - and in many ways, it is. But the reality for a lot of Canadians looks very different:
Rising cost of living
Housing that feels out of reach
Growing stress and financial pressure
And a younger generation that feels like they’re starting behind
At the same time, social media is playing a bigger role than ever - fueling comparison, anxiety, and a constant feeling of falling behind.
In this video, Randall Arsenault break down:
Why Canada is slipping in global happiness rankings
Why young Canadians are being hit the hardest
The role social media is playing in all of this
And a simple (but uncomfortable) way to start fixing it
We’re also seeing:
Millions of Canadians on anxiety medication
A major rise in mental health struggles
And a growing dependence on digital habits that may be making things worse
This isn’t about blaming people - it’s about looking at the system and environment we’re living in… and asking some hard questions.
Is this a real decline in happiness, or are Canadians finally being honest about how they feel? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
Sources & References:
World Happiness Report
Statistics Canada (mental health data)
National prescription trends (Canada)
Western Standard article: https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canada-drops-to-25th-place-in-world-happiness-report/72051
#Canada #MentalHealth #CostOfLiving #SocialMedia #Anxiety #CanadianLife #RandallArsenault #CanadaOffScript #CanadianPodcast
