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Faith in the Public Square? A comprehensive study of the segments of Canadian society
Public Faith Proponents more likely to be younger, more educated, than those who voice Opposition November 23, 2018 – The appropriateness of faith in the public square is often a source of debate in Canada. There are pockets of Canadian
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Nine-in-ten Canadians say ‘no’ to future arms deals with Saudi Arabia; divided over cancelling current one
Two-thirds say Canada should continue public criticism of Saudi human rights abuses November 6, 2018 – While Canadians express almost total unanimity about prohibiting future sales of weapons and defence equipment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the latest public
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Cannabis is legal, but debate continues: Vast majority would set minimum age for cannabis above 18 years
One-in-four Canadians shopped for, purchased, or used cannabis during first two weeks of legalization November 14, 2018 – Less than a month since Canada became just the second country in the world to legalize the sale and consumption of recreational
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Carbon Pricing: Rebate announcement tips opinion in favour of federal plan, slim majority now support it
At least two-thirds in both Alberta and Saskatchewan continue to oppose federal carbon tax November 1, 2018 – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s October 23 announcement – that revenues from his government’s soon-to-be-implemented carbon tax will be returned to households that
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Rule Britannia & Viva Italia? As Canadian favourability toward the U.S. plummets, other G7 allies prevail
Four-in-five hold favourable view towards United Kingdom, compared to half towards the US October 26, 2018 – As Canadians reflect on their love lost for the U.S. in the age of President Trump, other G7 allies are finding themselves coming
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USMCA: Canadians ambivalent about “New NAFTA”, feeling bruised by U.S.
Politics drives sentiment among half that government was “too soft” in negotiations; gave up too much October 23, 2018 – Three weeks after the announcement that Canada, the United States and Mexico had reached a three-way trade deal to “replace”
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