Sleep has always been a quiet part of the Canadian lifestyle—tucked between long workdays, winter routines, and the constant push to keep up with life in a country as vast and varied as ours. But every year, national data shows something new about how Canadians are actually sleeping… and what’s getting in the way.
This year’s Canadian Sleep Habits Report reveals a clear picture: Canada is more tired, more stressed, and more connected to screens than ever before. And yet, there’s a growing movement to reclaim rest as a cornerstone of our health.
Let’s break down the most revealing insights—along with what they say about the future of sleep in the True North.
1. Canadians Are Going to Bed Later Than Ever
Across the country, bedtime has drifted 25–40 minutes later compared to pre-2020 habits.
Why?
• More evening screen time
• Work stretching further into the night
• “Revenge bedtime procrastination” — that stubborn desire to claim personal time after a long day
Late nights aren’t just a quirk of modern life—they’re a national trend with real effects on energy, mood, and productivity.
2. A Full Night’s Sleep Isn’t Guaranteeing a Rested Morning
Despite spending over 7 hours in bed, 1 in 3 Canadians wake up feeling unrefreshed.
This tells us two things:
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Time in bed ≠ quality sleep
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Canadians are facing deeper disruptions—stress, inconsistent routines, nighttime waking, and screens—long after the lights go out
Morning fatigue has become a normalized part of Canadian life, but it doesn’t have to be.
3. Screens Are Now Canada’s Bedtime Companion
According to national data, 77% of Canadians scroll in bed, and the number jumps above 90% among younger adults.
The phone has slowly replaced the book, the journal, and even conversations. The result:
• delayed melatonin release
• increased mental stimulation
• shorter, lighter sleep
We’re not imagining it—our devices are shaping the way an entire country sleeps.
4. Stress Has Taken the Top Spot as Canada’s #1 Sleep Disruptor
For the first time, stress outranks noise, snoring partners, and temperature issues.
What’s driving this shift?
• financial pressure
• rising workloads
• balancing family responsibilities
• uncertainty in the economy
Canadians are carrying that tension straight into bed—and it’s showing up in the sleep data.
5. Canadians Want Better Sleep… But Feel Lost on How to Get It
More than 60% of Canadians want to improve their habits, but only 23% feel they know where to start.
This gap is significant.
It means Canadians don’t lack motivation—they lack direction.
They’re looking for clear, credible guidance on improving sleep, not just quick fixes or gimmicks.
6. A Positive Shift: Canadians Are Finally Talking About Sleep
Here’s the good news: the national conversation around sleep is stronger than ever.
People are openly discussing burnout, rest, nighttime anxiety, and routines.
Healthcare professionals, workplaces, and wellness communities are increasingly recognizing sleep as a foundational element of health—not an afterthought.
Better awareness creates better choices.
Better choices create better sleep.
Better sleep supports a healthier country.
That’s a future worth investing in.
Final Thought: Sleep Is Becoming Canada’s New Health Frontier
This year’s Sleep Habits Report shows a country in transition—tired, stretched, and overstimulated, yes—but also eager for change.
From coast to coast, Canadians are rediscovering the value of real rest.
Not luxury rest.
Not “only on vacation” rest.
But everyday, sustainable, science-backed sleep.
As this shift grows, one thing becomes clear:
Good sleep isn’t a reward. It’s a right. And Canadians are ready to claim it.
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