Public Opinion


Despite Pandemic, Canadians Close Out 2020 With Hardy Outlook on Health, Happiness, and Financial Situation

Challenges Nonetheless Await in New Year; 4 in 10 (37%) Report Issues with Mental Health, Addiction, or Alcohol
Coronavirus Survey

U.S. and U.K. are optimistic indicators for COVID-19 vaccination uptake

New Ipsos-World Economic Forum survey following the release of a vaccine in the U.S. and U.K finds intentions to get vaccinated up in both countries, but down in several others as many worry about side effects.

One in Ten (9%) of Canadians Lost Their Jobs in 2020 (+2), Representing Almost 3 Million Adult Canadians

More Able to Afford Essentials Due to Anemic Spending on Entertainment and Travel, But Real Barriers to Financial Security Remain

Global predictions for 2021

After a 2020 that is rated as the worst year for some time, people around the world are looking forward to 2021 for their country, their families and themselves.

Liberals (35%) End 2020 With Slight Lead Over Tories (32%) as PM Approval Rating Remains Strong (56%)

Businesses (82%), Hospitals (80%) Get Top Marks for Pandemic Management; Long-Term Care Facilities Receive Failing Grade (35%)

Anxiety, stress and loneliness: COVID’s toll on the lives of workers

New 28-country survey for the World Economic Forum reveals most employed adults report experiencing significant work-related disruption with a negative impact on their well-being.

“What Worries the World?”: The answer is still, predominantly, Coronavirus

COVID-19 continues to lead our ranking of the top global concerns for the ninth consecutive month as we round out the results of our global survey in 2020.

Canadians Financial Health moving into 2021

What will 2021 hold for Canadians’ financial health?