Trends & Prospective


New Survey on Canadians' views on Climate Change and the Economic Crisis

45% of Canadians Agree that Serious Action on Climate Change Should Wait Until the Recession is Behind Us
Seven in Ten (71%) Say It is More Important for the Government to Focus on Jobs Than Climate Change at the Moment

85% of Canadians Say Their Eating Habits Need Some Improvement

To Improve Their Fitness Levels, Seven in Ten (68%) Have Changed their Eating Habits in the Last Year

City Women Satisfied

Survey of 10 Major Canadian Cities Finds Toronto Women Are Top Satisfied in More Life Areas than Urban Counterparts

Seven in ten (68%) Say Cruises Provide
Good Value for Money

Almost all (94%) Agree Cruise Ships Travel to
Exciting Destinations All Over the World;
Two in three (64%) Say They're More Exciting than
Staying in a Hotel

Sharing a Laugh: Seven in Ten (73%) Strongly Agree That Couples Who Laugh Together are Closer

But Two in Three (66%) Think They Should Put More Effort into Making Their Partner Laugh More Often

Seven in Ten (71%) Secretly Hope That Their Lover Will Spice it Up On Valentine's Day

Six in Ten (60%) Single Canadians Also Hope That Someone Will Spice Up Their Valentine's Day

When The Stork Arrives, Finding The Perfect Gift for the Newborn and Parents Poses a Challenge for Many

A Majority (52%) Believe The New Parents `Often' Receive Gifts They Don't Want or Can't Use;
Six in Ten (57%) Say They're More Likely to Purchase Gifts that Give to Charity, Even if It Costs More

Three Quarters (76%) Of Retirees Don't Know How Much Money They've Spent During Their
First Year of Retirement

Among Those That Do, Nearly One Half (46%) Says it Was
More Than Expected