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The New Resource: The Democratic Paradox at the Heart of the Critical Minerals Race

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.

08.18.26

Society Survey

Majority of Albertans Disapprove of Danielle Smith’s Performance

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.

06.05.26

Public Opinion Survey

Limited and Declining Support for Separation in Alberta

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

06.05.26

Politics Publication

A Tale of Two Messages

Read our latest commentary comparing Carney’s Endurance Agenda against Trudeau’s Holiday Relief.

01.26.26

Politics Publication

Mark Carney Mirrors Canadian Opinion at Davos

Despite widespread plaudits, it is worth asking whether Canadians themselves are onside with Carney’s articulated vision, which one might describe as Canada’s new foreign policy by another name. We dug into our trove of Ipsos data to find out.

01.23.26