Public Opinion


Public Opinion Publication

When the political and social become business

Explore our latest trends report to find out who’s most socially engaged, and what it means for government and business.

One year on, most don’t see an end to the pandemic before the end of 2021 – if at all

Tracking survey data shows how threats associated with the pandemic and expectations in eight countries have changed over the past year
Healthcare Survey

Majority of Canadians Support Access to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)

A recent survey on behalf of Dying with Dignity Canada (DWDC) finds that a majority of Canadians want expanded access to medical assistance in dying

Bruce Power Continues to Receive Strong Support from Residents in Grey, Bruce, and Huron Counties

Nine in Ten (89%) Local Residents Agree that Bruce Power Contributes to the Community in a Positive Way

What Worries the World – February 2021

Almost two-thirds (64%) of the public across 27 countries say things in their country are heading in the wrong direction. Coronavirus remains the number one concern in our global survey – a place it has occupied for almost a year.

Majority (64%) of Canadians Not Comfortable Travelling Abroad Until At Least 2022; 17% Say They Will Never Feel Comfortable

Eight in Ten (83%) Approve of New Travel Rules for Entering Canada; Low Sympathy for Travellers Already Abroad and Snowbirds
COVID-19 Survey

Seven in Ten (71%) Canadians “Angry” That Canada is Falling Behind in Vaccination Efforts, As Only 43% Believe Canada Will Meet PM’s Targets

Canadians Increasingly Pessimistic About Return to Normalcy as Expectations for Timeline of Travel, Public Gatherings, Spending and Economic Recovery Pushed Outward
Education Survey

Amid Black History Month, Less than Half Agree Public Education Does a Good Job of Teaching Black History in Canada (46%)

Kicking off Black History Month, BLM’s nomination for Nobel Peace Prize gains majority support among Canadians (67%)