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The year ahead: Challenges from 2023 linger, but Canadians enter 2024 more optimistic

One-in-five worry about the next year bringing more stress, worsening finances January 4, 2024 – The problems of 2023 – inflation, international conflict, global warming – may have followed Canadians into the new year, but many are still welcoming 2024

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How was it for you? Canadians weigh in on 2023, reflecting gratitude, exhaustion & less happiness than past years

Two-in-five say they had a good year overall, while one-quarter say it was more negative than positive December 27, 2023 – As Canadians load their plates with post-Christmas leftovers and reflect on a year almost over, new data from the

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In Canada, vast majority agree both anti-Semitism & anti-Muslim views are problems; less consensus over severity

Age and gender demographics drive differences in how seriously these issues are viewed December 20, 2023 – As has been the case in countries around the world, the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas is driving domestic tensions in

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Medical Assistance in Dying: Majority say religiously affiliated hospitals should not be forced to provide MAID

One-quarter believe religiously opposed health-care facilities should be required to provide MAID onsite October 17, 2023 – As Canada explores expanded access to medical assistance in dying (MAID), there is increased debate over balancing the Charter-guaranteed right to freedom of

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Canada and the Culture Wars: Most agree on causes of climate change, find consensus on how capitalism affects inequality

Men twice as likely as women to say anyone can get ahead in a capitalist society October 11, 2023 – In a nation filled with divided discourse, Canadians agree on two significant pieces of the public puzzle. The latest data

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Canada and the Culture Wars: Most point to some progress reducing racism, but far fewer call it ‘significant’

Two-in-five Canadians say they face discrimination based on their ethnicity or race September 27, 2023 – Is Canada a racist country? A country accepting of many cultures and languages? A country that embraces difference? As with so many issues confronting

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