Politics

Across 33 countries surveyed, there is a mixed picture of many being financially stable but worried about what’s ahead and the feeling that a return to “normal” is getting further away.

Most Albertans remain unconvinced it’s time to rethink ties to Canada

BC Conservatives (35%, down 8-points from 2024 Election) Trail BC NDP (45%, unchanged) by 10-points. Nearly Half (46%) of BC Voters Have an Unfavourable Impression of New BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay (vs. 17% Favourable).

But Relationship With U.S. Badly Damaged

A Majority Support Canada’s Government Walking Away

Canadians Support COVID-Style Program To Protect Workers

Humans are natural storytellers. When we encounter something new and unsettling, our instinct is to reach into the past and pull out a narrative that makes it feel familiar. It is how we make sense of the world. It is also how we mislead ourselves.

56% disapprove of Smith’s performance as Premier and 58% disapprove of her handling of the separation issue; but UCP (48%) still has a narrow lead over NDP (45%) among voters.

Only 18% say they would vote for separation if a binding referendum is held; This is a decline of 10-points from 28% support in January 2026