Public Opinion


Growing Proportion of Canadians (39%, +13) Not Strictly Adhering to Physical-Distancing Measures

Three-Fourths (72%) Agree (41% Strongly/32% Somewhat) Vaccine Should Be Mandatory for All Canadians When Available

How old is too old to work? Depends where you live and how you view, experience ageism

The average age up until when a person is considered employable across 28 countries is 49.

More Canadians Approve of Provincial Premiers’ Handling of Pandemic (80%, -4) Than Prime Minister’s (72%, -2)

Though Supportive of Aid Measures, Fewer Canadians Willing to Give Prime Minister Blank Cheque to Fix Crisis (69%, -15)

Majority (56%) of Canadians Say COVID-19 Having a Negative Impact on their Mental Health

Social Isolation (66%), Concern for Loved Ones (57%), Fear of Contracting COVID-19 (56%) and Financial Concerns (51%) are Leading Causes for COVID-related Mental Health Issues
Coronavirus Publication

Signals #5: Understanding the coronavirus crisis

This fifth edition of our Signals digest continues to bring together Ipsos’ latest research on coronavirus, including new POVs, country insights, and the latest from the public opinion tracker.

75 Years Later, Honouring World War II Still Matters to Canadians

Canadians uphold a strong sense of pride in the nation’s role in the war; Many recall their ancestors who served in the armed forces

Two-Thirds (67%) Of Ontarians Feel That The Mental Health Impacts Of COVID-19 Are Going To Be Serious And Lasting

Half of Ontario Children and Youth at Risk for Mental Health and Addiction Issues

Canadians Support Their Municipal Governments’ Response To COVID-19

News Coverage Playing Important Role In Fight Against Novel Coronavirus; Canadians Increasing Their Consumption To Stay Up-To-Date

Slim Majority (52%) of Urban Canadians Agree that All Guns Should be Made Illegal in Canada

Residents of Toronto (67%) Most Supportive; Residents of Saskatoon Least (30%) Supportive