Trends & Prospective


Film Or Digital: A Snapshot of Canadians And Their Photo Preferences

While Seven Ten (68%) Typically Use Digital Photography To Take Pictures, Canadians Are More Likely To Use Conventional Means Of Sharing Photos

Canadians Assess Arts And Culture In Their Community

While Most Canadians Recognize The Benefits Of The Arts And Culture To Their Economy And Local Tourism, Six In Ten (59%) Believe That Their Local Government Doesn't Do Enough To Support The Arts

Six In Ten (58%) Believe Their Governments Don't Have The Cash To Support The Arts Over Other `More Necessary' Programs

Craving A Snack: Half (49%) Of Canadians Eat In Between Meals At Least Once A Day

With 45% Saying That They're Busier Than They Used To Be, Canadians Are Routinely Skipping Meals; Four In Ten (36%) Say Their Snacks Becoming Less Healthy

Rewards, Vacations, And Perks Are Passй:
Canadians Care Most About Cash

Four In Ten (39%) Consider Salary The Most Important Consideration When Choosing A Job, While Vacation Time Least Important (2%)

Eight in Ten (77%) Parents Concerned Their Teenage Child Could Encounter Sexual Predators Online

Two Thirds (62%) Are Visiting Websites That Their Child Has Visited To Monitor Content

Only Half (53%) Know Who To Contact Should Their Child
Be A Victim On The Internet

Canadians Overwhelmingly Support Photo Radar And Red Light Cameras

Strong Majorities Support Use Of Photo Radar In School Zones (84%) And On Highways (69%); Eight In Ten (77%) Support Use Of Red Light Cameras

With Summer Trips Approaching, Canadians May Not Be Prepared For Perils Of The Road

Many Canadians Have Never Purchased Travel Insurance For Trips Away From Home

Canadians And Their Video Games

Despite The Rising Prevalence Of Computers In The Home, Many Canadians Still Have A Gaming Console (38%) Or
A Handheld System (23%)

Four In Ten (38%) Canadians Have Played Video Games In The Last Month