Public Opinion


Public Opinion Publication

Public Perspectives: Canadians Trailing Globally in Receptivity to Driverless Cars

In this issue of Public Perspectives, we look at Canadians’ receptivity to driverless vehicles.
Sports Survey

Most (85%) Canadians Support Idea of Calgary Olympic Bid, But Only Half (51%) Support Use of Federal Tax Dollars to Help Fund City’s Bid

Half (49%) of Albertans Support Use of Provincial Funds to help with Bid (50%); Majority of Albertans (57%) Support City of Calgary Funds Being Used, But Only Half (49%) of Calgarians Agree

Nine in Ten Canadians Support Fewer Trade Restrictions Between Provinces

Mixed Views on Charter Protection for Free Speech
Social Media Publication

Public Perspectives: Online Engagement on Social and Political Issues

With social media use continuing to climb in Canada and around the world, is online information seeking and engagement on social and political issues keeping pace?

U.S. and Canada among most skeptical of Autonomous Vehicles

In the U.S., political divides hint at an impending car-culture war

Ipsos poll: Canadian Attitudes on Automobiles

Canadians like driving and are receptive to electric vehicles, but worry about their viability
Politics Survey

Three in Four (73%) Oppose the Sale of Aecon to Chinese State-Owned Enterprise; Only One in Three (32%) Believe Sale of Aecon Would Be in the National Interest

Majority (75%) of Canadians Want Government to Block Sale of Canadian Companies to Foreign Investors, Especially if Buyer is State Owned (79%)
Economy Survey

Community Support for Refurbishment of the Bruce Power Nuclear Facility Remains Strong

About Nine in Ten Bruce, Grey, and Huron County Residents believe that Bruce Power Operates a Safe Facility, is a Good Community Citizen, and Contributes to the Community in a Positive Way