Public Opinion


‘Bike culture’ enjoys limited receptivity among Canadians

Although 41% agree that new road and traffic infrastructure projects should prioritize bicycles over automobiles, Canadians are the least favourable of 28 countries polled
Election Survey

In Wake of Debate, Ford’s PCs (38%, -1) Retain Double-Digit Lead over Liberals (28% +2) and NDP (23%, -2)

Fourteen Point Lead in the 905 Would Secure Election for Progressive Conservatives as Approval (52%, +1), “Deserves Re-Election” (41%, +1) Remain Strong
Social Media Survey

Canadians Largely Unfazed by Musk’s Twitter Takeover

Many (60%) Concerned About Takeover’s Impact on What People Can Say (Hate-Speech, Misinformation) on Twitter

Canadians Back Behind the Wheel Planning Road Trips for 2022

Reconnecting with family and friends a draw for many
Economy Survey

Canadians Cutting Back on Dining Out (54%) and Entertainment (46%) to Save Money Amidst Decades-High Inflation

Others Looking at Flyers for Sales (51%), Putting off New Purchases (47%), Couponing (31%), Eating Less Meat (24%), or Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (22%) in Order to Cope
Employment Survey

One in Three (32%) Working Canadians Say They’d Look for Another Job if Their Employer Forced Them to Work Exclusively at the Office/Workplace

Four in Ten (44%) say Their Workplace Now Offers Flexible Arrangements that Didn’t Exist Prior to the Pandemic
Election Survey

As Campaign Kicks Off, Four in Ten Choose Ford as Best Premier (41%) ahead of Horwath (32%) and Del Duca (21%)

Ford Leads Other Leaders on 9 Attributes Tested, Horwath on 5, Del Duca on None
Economy Survey

Six in Ten (63%) Canadians Who Don’t Own a Home Have “Given Up” on Ever Owning One

Two in Three (67%) Canadians Agree that Owning a Home is Only for the Rich

Nearly 8 in 10 (79%) Young Canadians Believe Pandemic Created New Work Opportunities

Young Canadians Resilient in Face of Adversity, But Not Free of Mental Health Worries