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Rohingya crisis: Most say ultimately the situation in Myanmar is not Canada’s problem to be involved in
Canadians would revoke Suu Kyi’s honorary citizenship by ratio of nearly three-to-one November 7, 2017 – Some have called the Rohingya of Myanmar “the world’s most persecuted minority”. This characterization came well before recent events the UN has called “a
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Fear of nuclear war rising significantly, but more Canadians inclined to “stay out” of missile defence
Four-in-ten say joining US in defence system would make Canada safer October 17, 2017 – As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to threaten war with North Korea, Canadians are markedly more nervous about the possibility of a nuclear conflict in
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Is Canada responsible when defence exports are used abroad against civilians? Half of Canadians say yes
Most uncomfortable selling arms to Saudi Arabia, but would leave current deal in place September 14, 2017 – When a country that buys weapons and other military technology from Canadian companies is alleged to have used those items against its
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Canadians prioritize border security over aid to those crossing illegally
Almost three-in-four say it’s “not fair” that people can cross illegally and apply for refugee status April 10, 2017 – Will the slow-but-steady stream of asylum-seekers crossing the border illegally grow into a roaring flood this summer? Canadian officials have
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Half of Canadians say Trump right on increased NATO spending, but fewer actually want to meet that mark
Most say it was inappropriate of President to suggest not defending NATO allies under contribution target March 14, 2017 – As Finance Minister Bill Morneau gets set to table what is already being touted as a “cautious budget,” he will
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Pipelines, Paris and cross-border politics: US energy policies leave Canadians divided over how to respond
Most want Canada to maintain its climate commitments, even if U.S. pulls out of Paris Agreement March 9, 2017 – With Alberta Premier Rachel Notley in Houston this week for North America’s largest energy industry conference, and Prime Minister Justin
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