Public Opinion


Just Under Half (48%) of Canadians Say They Would Be Likely to Speak up Against Homophobic or Transphobic Comments on Social Media

Although There is Strong Support in Canada for the LGBTQ2S+ Community, Canadians are Split on Active Engagement

Six in Ten (59%, +3 pts) Canadians Agree That if Canada's Government Does Not Act Now to Combat Climate Change, It Will Be Failing the People of Canada

However, 35% (+5 pts) Agree that Now is Not the Right Time to be Investing in Measures to Reduce Climate Change Given the Tough Economic Conditions

The Consumer Debt Burden: Around Half (48%) of Canadians with Non-Mortgage Related Debt Find Paying Off Their Debts Stressful

There Is a Disconnect in Terms of Perceived Knowledge and Actions as It Relates to Financial Management.
Government Survey

More Than Half (56%) of Canadians Consider Canada’s Armed Forces to be Old and Antiquated

Three-quarters (75%) think Canada should increase its military spending, but six in ten (59%) still consider them among the best in the world.

Over half of Canadians (55%) think that the federal government’s spending is too high.

Another six in ten (63%) are dissatisfied with the accountability and transparency of the Canadian government’s spending practices.

Three in Four Canadians are Proud of Canada’s Qualification in the Women’s FIFA World Cup

Eight in Ten Say Women’s FIFA World Cup is an Opportunity to Advance Women’s Sports

Despite Softening Inflation, Canadians’ Affordability Concerns Remain Acute

Eight in ten (81%) continue to be concerned about rising everyday costs, while seven in ten (71%) are concerned that interest rates are rising faster than they can adjust.

Global perspectives on inequality: What does it mean, who are we worried about, and how much do we care?

Around the world, inequality is a more salient issue for younger generations, who are also less likely than older people to believe they live in a society that rewards merit and hard work. But there are some important differences between different groups in how inequality is defined, and who is thought to suffer because of it.