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Strong majorities feel loved, satisfied with their spouse/partner
Society Survey

Strong majorities feel loved, satisfied with their spouse/partner

The Ipsos Love Life Satisfaction 2026 survey finds most people are happy with the love in their life and their romantic relationship, but are less satisfied with their sex lives.
Two-Thirds (65%) of Working Canadians Say They Have Achieved a Better Work-Life Balance in 2022
Public Opinion Survey

Two-Thirds (65%) of Working Canadians Say They Have Achieved a Better Work-Life Balance in 2022

However, over a third (36%) of those who worked from home this year expect to return to the office on a regular basis in 2023
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Quality of Life Survey

With Mental Health and Optimism Shaken by Pandemic, Young Canadians Less Confident in Job Prospects for Future

Significantly Fewer Believe They Can Get Job on Desired Career Path (-16); Have Knowledge and Skills to Find a Suitable Job (-16)
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Sports Survey

Majority (52%) of Canadian Providers of Sports Programming Concerned About Possibility of Permanent Closure Amid COVID

Given Pandemic Restrictions, Majority of Parents Say Their Kids are Feeling Lonely and Isolated (74%), Finding It Hard to Reduce Stress and Anxiety (64%) and Are Showing Signs of Being Less Physically Fit (69%)
Around the world, people yearn for significant change rather than a return to a “pre-COVID normal”
Quality of Life Survey

Around the world, people yearn for significant change rather than a return to a “pre-COVID normal”

A new global Ipsos survey for the World Economic Forum unveils a profound and widespread desire for change rather than a return to how things were before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Financial Security Survey

Most Canadian Women Aged 45+ Earning $60k or More (71%, +4 pts) Remain Confident About Affording Retirement Lifestyle, but 29% Are Not So Sure

Strong Retirement Portfolio is Key to Confidence About Financial Stability in Retirement Years
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Public Opinion Publication

Are you better off than your parents were? That depends on money

The No. 1 thing people feel worse off than their parents about is retirement.
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Quality of Life Survey

Global Divide on Social Mobility

Ipsos Survey for the World Economic Forum shows widespread enthusiasm about the future in emerging markets contrasting with rampant pessimism in mature economies
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Consumer Behavior Survey

Half (51%) of Canadians Not Confident They Will Take a Winter Vacation This Year

Cost Cited as Main Barrier; Average Winter Holiday Now Costs $2,706 (+5%)
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Quality of Life Publication

What makes you most happy? It’s not what you may spend most time on

Social media ranks the lowest out of 29 sources of happiness globally.