Public Health


Public Health Survey

Canadians Show Strong Support for Athletic Therapy for Comprehensive Benefits

91% of Canadians Agree Athletic Therapists Can Help Reduce Healthcare System Strain and Boost Economy
Public Health Survey

Despite 84% of Canadians Aged 55+ Recognizing Mental Health Benefits of Pets, just 44% have a furry friend.

For 1 in 5 older adults, age is the hurdle on the path to pet ownership

Canadians' understanding of ageism varies widely, revealing a significant lack of awareness regarding its pervasiveness and detrimental consequences

There is a need for education and awareness initiatives to challenge ageist attitudes and create a more inclusive society
Healthcare Survey

Less Than Half (48%) of Canadians Are Satisfied with Their Provincial Healthcare System – The Same Result as Last Year

Only a quarter (25%) believe that additional funds injected in the system over the past decade have improved the situation

More See Measles as Dangerous than COVID-19, Over One in Five (23%) Canadians Afraid to Talk About Vaccines with Friends and Family

Three in four Canadians see measles as dangerous, while fewer say the same about COVID-19 or the flu.

Six in Ten (59%) Canadians Think Children Should be Required to Get the Measles Vaccination, Even If Their Parents Object

Seven in ten Canadians think all children should be required to get the measles vaccination unless they are prohibited for medical reasons.
Healthcare Event

Public-Private Health Care

Join Ipsos’ Darrell Bricker for The Globe and Mail’s series of national events focused on approaches to improve patient access, experience, equity and outcomes across public and private systems in Canada.
Public Health Survey

Support for medically-assisted dying in Canada

Support for medically-assisted dying in Canada

More than 8 in 10 Canadian women strongly advocate for availability and access to the two abortion options in Canada and autonomy of choice

Yet gaps in current understanding of availability, coverage and what the methods entail, highlight a need for further awareness and education