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Public Perspectives: Understanding Society
In the December 2012 edition of Public Perspectives, we are pleased to share the Ipsos Social Research Institute's latest report – Understanding Society: Economic crises, election victories, new challenges.
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British Columbians Are Spoiling Others and Themselves With Holiday Gifts
Most (83%) Agree That It Is Always Better To Give Than To Receive
Half (50%) Bought Gifts To Reward Themselves During The Holiday Season -
Three in Five (62%) Canadians Say the Federal Government is Doing Too Little to Protect Species at Risk
Nine in Ten Canadians (85%) Say Federal Laws Protecting Species at Risk are Crucial to the Diversity and Abundance of Wildlife, the Canadian Economy, and Canadians' Health
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Two Thirds (64%) of Canadians Want Senate to Pass Bill Legalizing Single Event Sports Betting
Most Agree Legalization Would Provide More Government Revenue (76%), Reduce Black-Market Betting (75%) and Allow for Greater
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Nearly Two-Thirds (63%) of Canadians Are Worried that America's `Fiscal Cliff' Will Hurt the Canadian Economy
One-Quarter Have Pessimistic View (26%) of the Canadian Economy in 2013
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While Saving Money (70%) Is Tops For Canadians Not Yet Retired, Two-Thirds (66%) Are Focused on Paying Off Debt to Get Ready For Retirement
More Canadians Worried About Balancing Saving For Immediate Priorities Versus Putting Money Away For Longer Term in 2012 (81%) Than 2011 (77%) and 2010 (76%)
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When It Comes To Teen Drivers, Nine in Ten (92%) Canadian Parents Rate Their Teen's Driving Ability as `Fairly Good' Or Better
Most Common Driving Faults: Directions (20%) for Teens, Speeding and Aggressiveness for Dad (19%), and Driving Too Slow (16%) for Mom
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More Torontonians (68%, Up 3 Pts.) Support Plans to Eliminate the Toronto Land Transfer Tax In Comparison to This Time Last Year (65%)
Despite Turmoil in the Mayor's Office, Seven in Ten (71%) Support City Council Moving Ahead with Eliminating the LTT, Regardless of Who Is Mayor
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Miracle on 34th Street (21%) Beats Out Home Alone (19%) and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (18%) as Canadians' Favourite Holiday Movie
Different Generations Have Different Favourites