Public Opinion


World Refugee Day 2020

New global study shows increasing support for the principle of people seeking refuge from war or persecution but concerns about Coronavirus mean that half of those surveyed want their country to be less open to welcoming refugees.

Global public evenly divided on limiting recovery aid to the green economy

A new Ipsos survey, on behalf of the World Economic Forum, looks at post-COVID-19 stimulus packages.

Theories about how COVID-19 spreads vary with emerging markets more likely to believe myths

More people globally believe COVID-19 can live on surfaces for days over other theories.

British Columbians’ Views on Privacy and Privacy Rights

Fewer than half think existing laws and organizational practices provide sufficient protection of personal information

Eight in 10 (79%) Canadians Believe Statistics on Impaired Driving Should Be Updated

Current Data is Five Years Out of Date; Majority Believe in the Importance of Updated Statistics for Policymaking

Eight in Ten (82%) Canadians Support Federal Government’s Ban on Military-Style Assault Weapons

Doubts Remain Over Effectiveness; One-Third (32%) Doubt Measure Will Reduce Gun Violence in Canada

Canadians Want to Reopen, But Please Leave the Children Out of It

Half Comfortable Returning to Work, But Only Two in Ten Are Comfortable Sending Children Back to School
Housing Survey

Despite Pandemic, 3 in 10 GTA Residents Likely (9% Very/19% Somewhat) to Buy Home in Next 12 Months

Selling Intentions Sharply Down from Last Spring (-15); 2 in 10 (22%) GTA Homeowners Cite COVID-19 as a Reason They are Unlikely to List

Not Yet Ready To Venture Out: Even If It is Permitted, Only Two In Ten (20%) Canadians Likely to Travel Outside Canada This Year

Financial and Safety Concerns Likely to Keep Many Canadians from Travelling in 2020