Many Canadian consumers, particularly working women, are living harried lives and want to do business with companies that can offer them greater convenience. Many businesses are responding by offering express lanes of checkouts, longer store hours, drive-through windows, delivery services, and electronic shopping. These businesses are responding to customers experiencing:

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Time poverty refers to a situation where individuals feel they have less time available than what is necessary to complete the tasks at hand. The text refers to Canadian consumers, particularly working women, who are living harried lives, indicating they may feel time-poor. The businesses' response, such as offering express lanes, delivery services, and electronic shopping, is aimed at providing greater convenience to time-poor customers. Therefore, the best answer is C - time poverty.

Many Canadian Consumers, Particularly Working Women, Are Living Harried Lives