Public Opinion


Media Publication

Public Perspectives: Fake News, Internet Bubbles, Post-truth and trust

This report explores awareness and concern about fake news, internet bubbles and post-truth-politics in Canada and around the world.

Global News Back-to-School Poll

Canadians give their assessment on the state of the school system in their province.
Education Survey

One in Three (32%) Families Going into Debt to Fund their Children’s Extra-Curricular Activities, Up 5 Points from Last Year

The average family anticipates spending $1,160 on activities for their children during the upcoming school year, up 3.5%

Four in Five (80%) Canadians Support Canadian Foreign Minister’s Call for Release of Human-Rights Activists Detained in Saudi Arabia

Strong Majority (84%) Disagrees that Canada Should Continue to Sell Arms to Saudi Arabia amid UN’s accusations of Grave Human-Rights Violations by Saudi Arabia
Rights Publication

Public Perspectives: Human Rights

This report explores attitudes toward human rights and human rights organizations in Canada and around the world.

The Future of Work: What Do We Do?

What is the current state of optimism and anxiety as it relates to the future of work? What kinds of differences can we expect from potential winners and losers in the emerging economy? How will the digital economy impact political divisions in democratic societies? To what extent do Canadians expects government to get involved and ensure a smooth transition?

Four in Five (81%) Think There is a Serious Gun Problem in Toronto, Relatively Few (28%) Feel the Issue is Being Blown Out of Proportion

Most Think Social Programs, Not Increased Policing, Should Be Prioritized to Combat the Issue
Marriage Survey

State of the Union: From Polyamorous to Monogamous, Marriage to Divorce, an Ipsos / Global News Survey Examines Relationships in Canada

Four in Ten (37%) Canadians Say Open or Polyamorous Partnerships/Marriages are Acceptable, Support Decriminalization of Polygamy (36%)

Money on the Mind – Four in Ten Canadians With Debt Say it is Negatively Impacting Their Mental Health

Three in Ten Married/Common Law Canadians with Debt Say it Causes Issues in Their Relationship