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Story 7 – Immigration and Asylum Seekers
Against the backdrop of more frequent, and increasingly fraught conversations about policy regarding immigration and migration to Canada, an analysis of current and historical public opinion data by the Angus Reid Institute found that half of Canadians would prefer to
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Story 8 – Indigenous Issues divide country
The Trudeau government has made a commitment since the 2015 election to reset the relationship with First Nations. But the challenges of this relationship – and how Canadians perceive it – were evident in a June study from the Angus Reid Institute.
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Story 9 – Carbon Pricing Tension
One of the most contentious issues between the federal and provincial governments this year centered on the federal carbon tax. Beginning in January, 2019, jurisdictions that do no have a mechanism in place to put a price on carbon and
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Story 10 – The #MeToo Movement
As women worldwide were bringing attention to the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment, both in the workplace and outside, with the hashtag #MeToo, the Angus Reid Institute examined public opinion in Canada regarding the experiences of Canadian women and
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The battle over balanced budgets could leave Trudeau with a voter deficit
By Shachi Kurl, Executive Director Trudeau’s big gamble. Prime minister rolls dice on spending. Government’s deficit double-down. Choose whichever casino-related analogy you like, but this week’s announcement of deficit-inflating tax cuts aimed at stimulating business investment does indeed represent a risk,
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Religious Freedom in Canada: Perspectives from First and Second-Generation Canadians
Study compares Canadians opinions on faith, values and enduring societal questions September 13, 2018 – Canada’s religious landscape has shifted in recent decades, as its composition has grown more diverse with each decade. New permanent residents are increasingly likely to
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