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World divided on whether COVID is contained, but increasing optimism we are turning the corner
Ipsos poll for Halifax International Security Forum finds New Zealand, Canada, Germany and Sweden seen as providing best leadership on COVID, while China and U.S. underperformed; support growing for opening borders.
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Hacking, natural disasters seen as biggest threats facing world next year as fear of health epidemic subsides
Ipsos poll for Halifax International Security Forum finds wide gap between citizens’ level of concern about cyberattacks and epidemics and their confidence in governments’ ability to address them.
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Consumer confidence: Global index stability betrays divergent trends at the local level
Sentiment shifting significantly in half of the countries surveyed – downward for some, upward for others.
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Biden bounce after Trump slump
Ipsos poll for Halifax International Security Forum finds U.S. rebounding in world esteem; Canada, Germany seen as having most positive influence over next decade.
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Despite climate concern, fewer Canadians have changed their consumption habits than before the pandemic
Women lead climate-conscious changes in Canada; key generational differences in the steps adopted
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Fewer consumers say they have changed their behaviour due to climate concern than did before the pandemic
In-home behaviours top list of climate-conscious actions taken more often: recycling/composting, saving energy, saving water and avoiding food waste.
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High trust in Canada’s healthcare system, but Canadians are concerned that the quality may worsen over time
Lack of staff presents a major challenge for Canada
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Global consumer confidence has been sitting still since July
The Investment Index sees its first drop in 16 months.
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Majority believe infrastructure impact on the environment should be more of a priority
In the lead-up to COP26, the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference, an average of 51% across the 28 counties feel that it is right to prioritise the impact on the environment, nearly double the 26% who put greater weight on economic impacts.
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Half of Canadians at “High Risk” On Their Mental Health
Women, lower-income and younger Canadians at most risk