Education


Education Survey

Majority (56%) of Canadians Underestimate the Proportion of Children who go to School Hungry During the School Year

But Most (97%) Believe a Child's Food Intake Impacts Their
Ability to Learn in the Classroom
Education Survey

Three in Ten (28%) Canadians Can't Confirm Canada's Confederation Year

Most Plan on Attending a Canada 150 Event as Many See it as One of Canada's Defining Moments
Education Survey

Neither Side is Winning the Battle for Public Opinion in BC Teachers' Dispute

Public and Parents Disapprove of Actions of Both BCTF and Provincial Government.
Neither Side is Seen as Caring About the Best Interests of Students.
Education Survey

Nine in Ten (87%) Post-Secondary Students Report Still Having a Lot to Learn About Managing Finances

Students and Parents Disagree on What They Wish Students Knew About Finances
Education Survey

Public Sour On BC Teachers Dispute

Few Expect a Negotiated Settlement or a Quick Resolution
More Side with Teachers, But Union and Government Both Viewed Negatively
Education Survey

One in Five (18%) Canadians Don't Know What Vimy Ridge Is

Only Half (47%) Correctly Identify War in which the Battle Was Fought
Education Survey

Majority (63%) of Young Canadian Families Have RESPs for Children's Future Education Costs

Room for Investing Improvement: One in Four (25%) Contributors Put Away an Average of $200 or Less to RESPs Annually